Is it too late to prune a blooming pear tree?

I live in central Texas and I have a neglected pear tree that is in full bloom. Can I still prune the tree an to what extent? The tree above the main trunk looks more like a bush right now, it is covered with pink/white flowers, and is begining to get new leafs. Any links, tips, etc... would be greatly appreciated.

Is it too late to prune a blooming pear tree?
It's probably not too late to do some pruning, as pruning can be accomplished successfully all year depending on what you are cutting off. I wouldn't cut any large branches, say no bigger than a dime in circumference. It should be okay to cut out dead and diseased wood. As well I would'nt be afraid to cut out cross-overs(no bigger than that dime thing), and some thinning of the tree should be okay as well as long as you stick to only cutting the smaller branches. In Texas you should probably be doing your most severe pruning in December and January while the trees are really dormant. Summer pruning usually consists of removing smaller branches that are crowding the tree and cutting out water shoots and suckers. Remember to keep your tools clean and sharp so that you make good clean cuts and don't spread virus's and other diseases from tree to tree.
Reply:Fruit trees should not be pruned unless there is some hazard from low limbs. Pruning does nothing to help the tree.
Reply:Normally you should prune a tree when it is Dormant in winter. You can call your State/County Extension Office and they give you more details of when to prune. You may be able to prune sucker limbs now and be OK, but, you may not want to do Major pruning until next winter.
Reply:yep, only in Autumn
Reply:You can prune at anytime if you're not concerned about the fact that this tree will not exhibit new growth until next spring. That's the only reason people wil tell you to wait. As long as the thing looks good when you're done you'll be fine. Just trim and cut slowly. Take time to walk back a distance and survey before you cut each branch. Go ahead, you'll be fine.
Reply:Aye mate, go head, prune the bloomin' thin. LOL!
Reply:The best time to prune spring blooming trees is right after they stop blooming, refreshes growths and gives more blooms next year.

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