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Still Standing -My Bradford Pear Tree

December 14, 2015December 14, 2015 by Dave

For years now I have complained about our Bradford Pear Trees. In my mind they are one of the most problematic trees ever planted in the landscape. I despise Bradford Pear trees. There are so many reasons why Bradford pear trees are terrible for planting that I constantly wonder WHY were these things ever released … Read more

Why Bradford Pear Trees Are Junk Trees

September 29, 2020August 3, 2013 by Dave

It’s taken a few years before my premonitions came to fruition. It’s not that I wanted it to happen I just expected it. It was inevitable and couldn’t be avoided. The ‘Bradford’ Pear tree in my front yard split. No storm brought damaging high winds that would wreak havoc among many species of trees. There … Read more