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    Communities > Forums > Article: Bradford Pear Tree (To plant or not to plant)
    Forum: Article: Bradford Pear Tree (To plant or not to plant)Replies: 2, Views: 41
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    Dan0K
    Paradise
    Canada

    August 12, 2008 1:09 PM

    Post #5403404

    I was going toi get several Pear trees before reading this - Thanks!!
    garden_geezer
    Biloxi, MS

    September 13, 2010 9:21 AM

    Post #8096622

    Do not plant a Bradford pear anywhere near your driveway, car port, or
    where cars are parked. In a strong wind or a down blast from a
    thunderstorm, they don't just split, they shatter. I learned that lesson the hard
    way.
    Another point: older trees are disease prone. If you must plant one, site it
    carefully and plan for its replacement with a more permanent tree. My
    shattered Bradford pear was replaced by a white oak that has weathered
    two major hurricanes with only the loss of some small branches and
    most leaves.
    debnes_dfw_tx
    Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a)

    September 18, 2010 6:32 PM

    Post #8106646

    Yes garden geezer, White Oak is a strong tree, the only thing is their babies. If pulled up after a good rain they make good starts to plant in better spots. Oaks are good for native wildlife too! Good choice.

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