Question
I have a Bradford pear tree that is 12 years old. Up to last year it was beautiful until last summer. Then the leaves were a bronze color all through the summer months. This year the leaves are green but are real thin and small. What could be wrong?Thanks  Tom;  P.S. I live in central Virginia.

Answer
I don't recall the pears doing too well, when I lived in Charlottesville...maye a powdery mildew?  I don't know.  They are sensitive to Boron in the soil or water, and generally a short-lived tree, as it is (no more than about 35 years, tops).

Sorry I cannot be more specific - you might call an arborist and get his local opinion, as he can "put some eyeballs" on your problem better than I can, from across the country.

All the best! ~Marc