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Tree ID #778745

Asked December 05, 2021, 3:31 PM EST

If possible please identify this tree. Branch cut 12/5/2021.

Lorain County Ohio

Expert Response

Thank you for your question.

What you have appears to be a Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) more specifically it’s cultivar the Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’). I will not go into details about this particular tree but have listed several links below that may help you understand this tree. I have also listed your County OSU Extension Service should you want to contact them.

Thank you for allowing us to help you with your gardening questions. Here are some other helpful websites:
BYGL Newsletter: http://bygl.osu.edu/
OSUE FactSheets: http://ohioline.osu.edu
State Master Gardener Volunteer website - http://mastergardener.osu.edu

Lorain County OSU Extension Office

42110 Russia Road

Elyria, Ohio 44035

Phone:<personal data hidden>

Fax:<personal data hidden>

Link:

Visit the Lorain County Office website

https://www.invasiveplantatlas.org/subject.html?sub=10957

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYc8nRRg3WA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIi9WisXTAw

https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/beware-the-callery-pear/

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/bradford-pear/

MGV Seneca County Replied December 07, 2021, 2:01 PM EST
Dear MGV Seneca County,

 It seems you may be correct in the tree being a Bradford Pear....that species did not occur to me. That being said it certainly is some disappointing news.

I do appreciate your prompt response.
Thank you,

-Jane



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The Question Asker Replied December 07, 2021, 4:02 PM EST
   No problem. Your welcome. Glad to help.
MGV Seneca County Replied December 07, 2021, 5:08 PM EST

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