growth of bradford pear trees
cjducote
16 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (36)
averbisadverbera
16 years agocjducote
16 years agoRelated Discussions
Overgrown Bradford Pear tree
Comments (7)Are you're sure it's not a Cleveland Pear rather than Bradford? It could be why it's so large and I believe they are hardier and live longer. Maybe calling in a professional arborist(?) that knows their trees and not just the neighborhood "tree murdered/hacker downer" to help you out! I'd hate to see a nice tree cut down because it's misidentified! Just the other day a neighbor house was just sold and the new owners come in and cut down a lovely Dogwood(boohoo!) that was the anchor plant for the landscaping...I'm sure because the crew of Illegals(and new owners) had no idea what it was so just cut it down thinking it was a tree growing too close to the house....See MoreShould you thin out a Bradford Pear Tree?
Comments (15)Jess, whichever tree guy you decide on (and ideally as part of the decision process), get references, follow up on them, and, if at all possible, go yourself to look at what the trees ended up looking like. Even jobs he/she did a few years ago could be valuable - it would give you a feel for what your tree could look like in a similar time frame. The initial cost of having work done is not always the ultimate cost..., both in money and in looks. And DO make sure they have at least 1 million dollars liability insurance and Workmans Comp. - just in case some one or some thing gets hurt or damaged. Another thing to factor in is what will be done with the cut-off branches, and how thoroughly the crew cleans up. They SHOULD take the branches away with them, whether as branches or chipped as mulch (if you can stockpile and age the wood chips, then you could keep them as a coarse mulch in about 6 months - fresh wood chips aren't a good mulch), and the job site SHOULD end up as clean as it was when they started. They should, if the tree is near the street or a structure, cover any cars or structures nearby with drop-clothes or tarps, to limit damage from wayward falling branches. Thinning such trees as flowering pears, which have a heavy leaf-load, can be a very good thing. If badly done, it can shorten the life of the tree by as much or more as the right job can lengthen it, so you do need to pick a good and careful tree service....See MoreTorn about bradford pear tree, really want one! please help!
Comments (40)Even if it wasn't for the less-than-pleasant smell, I still don't think Callery pears are particular attractive. The blossoms are so tiny, kind of bland and boring. There are other beautiful ornamental flowering trees, but most of them have more vulnerability to disease, and some of them might not grow well in your climate. Bradford pears are very vigorous growers, and that's why you see so many planted in Southern California; they are low-maintenance and can easily grow in hot semi-dry conditions. It's in hot humid areas that they become invasive. (a lot of the landscape species widely planted in Southern California because of their survivability would be invasive and/or take over in other warm climates that have more water)...See MoreHooray! The Bradford Pear Tree is Down!
Comments (3)Bradford pear suckers badly. When I cut one down, I paint the herbicide Remedy on the stump to kill the stump and root system....See Morepineresin
16 years agolucky_p
16 years agorcnaylor
16 years agotreeguy123
16 years agorcnaylor
16 years agorcnaylor
16 years agogandle
16 years agoaverbisadverbera
16 years agoprostrata
16 years agosam_md
16 years agoMissSherry
16 years agolucky_p
16 years agotreeguy123
16 years agorcnaylor
16 years agoPamchesbay
16 years agotreeguy123
16 years agokatrina1
16 years agolou_spicewood_tx
16 years agogarett
16 years agojqpublic
16 years agorcnaylor
16 years agoIris GW
16 years agorcnaylor
16 years agosuel41452
16 years agolou_spicewood_tx
16 years agorcnaylor
16 years agorcnaylor
16 years agolou_spicewood_tx
16 years agorcnaylor
16 years agohairmetal4ever
15 years agozosodo
15 years agoshortleaf2002
15 years agotrencherman
12 years ago
Related Stories
EDIBLE GARDENSHow to Grow Your Own European and Asian Pears
Try these trees for their good looks, delicious fruit and wide range of sizes — plus you can espalier them
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNPretty Trees for Patios, Paths and Other Tight Spots
Choose trees for their size, shape and rate of growth — or shape them to fit your space. Here's how to get started
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGN7 Great Trees for Summer Shade and Fall Color
These landscape-pro faves straddle the seasons beautifully. Could one enhance your own yard?
Full StoryTREES7 Deer-Resistant Flowering Trees to Plant this Fall
If you live in a neighborhood with roaming deer, consider these beautiful trees that won't tempt hungry guests
Full StoryFALL GARDENING11 Trees for Brilliant Fall Color
Give your landscape the quintessential look of autumn with the red, orange and yellow leaves of these standouts
Full StorySPRING GARDENING7 Spectacular and Practical Spring-Flowering Trees
Put on a beauteous show in the garden with a landscape tree awash in flowers — just do your homework first
Full StoryARBOR DAY8 Reasons to Plant a Great Tree
Beauty is its own reward, but the benefits of planting the right tree in the right place go way beyond looks
Full StoryWINTER GARDENINGHow to Help Your Trees Weather a Storm
Seeing trees safely through winter storms means choosing the right species, siting them carefully and paying attention during the tempests
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Crape Myrtle
With long-lasting blooms and gorgeous exfoliating bark, this ornamental tree brings bright color and a unique form to the landscape
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESTexas Gardener's October Garden Checklist
Earn a "free" bonus by dividing perennials, make planting a priority now for hardy growth next year and keep an eye on your lawn
Full StoryZanesville's Most Skilled & Knowledgeable Home Improvement Specialists
MissSherry