![]() ![]() Instead of Bradford or Callery Pear Trees, Plant these Native Alternatives: Plus, since this tree is native to Asia, it has few pests or diseases to control its spread (again, that was initially a good thing) and does not benefit our local wildlife. ![]() Those issues alone are enough to discourage planting Bradford pear trees on your property, but their ability to grow well in most conditions has led to this tree becoming invasive, meaning that it spreads rapidly and inhibits the growth of native plants. While Bradford pear trees were planted as small or mid-size ornamental trees, they ended up growing….and growing…to be very tall trees, often 50 feet tall or more. It’s never ideal to have a tree on your property where branches could break and fall at any time. The fast-growing trees also turn out to have very weak branches, brittle wood, and a branching pattern that makes the trees structurally unsound. And the smell can carry across a neighborhood, making any time outdoors unbearable. The beautiful, white spring flowers, for instance, smell horrible. However, the issues that Bradford (also known as Callery) Pear trees have greatly outnumber any good qualities they have, which is why they are on several invasive tree lists. They have beautiful spring flowers, a fast growth rate, grow in most conditions, and have an attractive shape. Keep reading to learn which trees we would advise against.īradford or Callery Pear ( Pyrus calleryana)īradford pear trees are common street trees found throughout the Northeast United States because, for a time, they were considered the ideal tree. In this article, we’ll cover some trees that we recommend that you do not plant on your Northern Virginia property due to: While trees, in general, have dozens of benefits, some trees’ negative qualities outshine their good ones. We are big fans of trees here at Green Vista, but we also know the benefits of planting the right trees on your Northern Virginia property. ![]()
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