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April 2006
Bradford Pear
Kaptain Karl looks at squirrels (and me) out by the pear trees.
Tree Calendar
Julie's Trees
Facts at a Glance
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
Planting date Aug. 1997
Both trees:
Planting height: 9'
Planting trunk: 1.5"
2006 Update
Mid-yard tree:
9-year height: 35'
9-year trunk: 27"
Tree by shed:
9-year height: 34'
9-year trunk: 22"
Mature Height: 30 to 50'
Spread: 20 to 35'
Growth rate: Fast
Form: Pyramidal
Flowers: White
Fall color: Orange
Hardiness zone: 4 - 9
Culture: Sun
Best feature:
Keeps tree service companies in business
Worst problems:
Breaks like a matchstick
Smells like a fish
Invades native spaces
Grows like a wish
Ha! I just made that up!
Do over? No
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