We had a Bradford pear (mistake) that's been taken down. Will it send up suckers from the roots?
Alan
Bradford pear - suckers?
Apr 29, 2004
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possibly. Go out and buy a Cleveland pear to replace it and you've done yourself a favor. Better tree, medium growth rate, beautiful flowers, nice shape when mature and less likely to snap off in storms like the Bradford, and no stinky smell when it flowers like the Bradford…
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The BPs in my neighborhood are at an age where one or two go with every big storm. I haven't seen any problems with sucker in my neighbors' yards.
Hi Vox Humana,
As you said, they are old and may under stress, and lack of starch to regrow. For those younger trees, there is chance they will regrow when condition are right.
Regards, Wong
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