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Posted by beanboy 6 MA (My Page) on
Tue, Aug 21, 12 at 11:45

Just bought a house, and it has three bradford pears.

The closest specimen to the house and driveway (15' to house, 5' from driveway) is the largest, and two winters ago lost the largest trunk.
I'd like to replace it with a tree of similar height (35' or so) that has some ornamental characteristics, minus any large fruit.
Also like to move the tree closer to the street, inline with a mature linden that's on the other side of the front yard.
Soil is standard to sandy, location would be somewhat protected and gets mostly full sun over the course of the day.

Checked out the UMass tree guide, as well as a local utility company tree guide. Nothing is really popping out as great choices.

Any suggestions for folks that found something with similar characteristics? Thanks!

-B

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RE: Replacing Bradford Pear with...

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  • Posted by acer 6b western NC (My Page) on
    Tue, Aug 21, 12 at 13:09

I always seem to recommend the same trees, but then again this is a common question. I like natives, and you've probably already considered some of these:
Dogwood (Cornus florida)
Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea)
Yellowwood (Cladrastic kentukea)
Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)
Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Carolina silverbell (Halesia carolina)
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica)

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