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cathy4
St. Louis County, MO (Zone 5a)

October 14, 2007 6:02 PM

Post #4081993

Our nursery man recommended the trinity pear as a better choice over the bradford. Supposed to have harder wood. It is beautiful, time will tell on the hardiness. We've had 3 major storms (2 wind, one ice) with no damage so far.

claypa
West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b)

October 14, 2007 6:12 PM

Post #4082039

A Callery pear by any name is still a Callery pear

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/73633/

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