How Do You Prune Bradford Pear Trees?
The beautiful white blossoms that adorn the streets of many suburban neighborhoods mark the arrival of spring. The Bradford pear is a favorite of landscapers for its showy blossoms that cover the tree. It is used along sidewalks as the tree does not usually get too large and its roots do not tend to lift and break up the sidewalks. The problem is that the fast vertical growth causes weak branches that are prone to splintering during bad weather, especially snowstorms or ice storms. Pruning during the third year of growth and onward can save extensive tree damage later. Prune out any dead or diseased wood. This goes for any tree or bush or plant that you have in your yard. The dead growth just invites disease and pests and catches leaves and debris. Look at the tree and realize that all the branches that are growing straight up are not going to be very strong as they get larger and larger. There are two options for them; they can be forced to grow at a 45-degree angle by placing a woode
