Bradford pear trees are the trees people love to hate. Notorious for their funky-smelling flowers, these blooming trees are a sign of spring in many places—but there is a dark side to this popular tree. The invasiveness of Bradford pears has become so bad that the Missouri Invasive Plant Council and Forest ReLeaf are offering a special deal. Cut down an invasive Callery pear tree and get an environmentally beneficial tree in exchange!.
But then the shortcomings soon became apparent. The Bradford pear tree was supposed to be small but ended up growing 40 to 50 feet tall. The flowers have a sickeningly sweet aroma that permeates the air when the trees grow in groups, a common practice with street trees. Bradford pear trees have a structural challenge, because they grow so fast, their branches are extremely weak and grow in bunches
The biggest pain is that Bradford pear trees cross with other flowering pear trees. Even worse, the offspring revert to the characteristics of the invasive species, which means tire-puncturing thorns and aggressive thickets that crowd out native plants.
Residents are invited to cut down their Callery pear tree and submit a photo of it to the Missouri Invasive Plant Council. In exchange they can select one of several native species to replace the invasive Bradford pear. Trees are sourced from Forest ReLeaf and Forrest Keeling nursery.
Make your reservation soon as many of the native tree species are going quickly.
Contact us to set up an appointment. We can put together a quote to remove your Bradford pear tree(s) or any other tree trimming or tree removal needs you may have. Just fill out the request form or call 314-312-1331.