Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: suckers on bradford pear, 1 by PudgyMudpies

PudgyMudpies wrote:
Rhonda,
I have the Callery pear, and I know what you mean about the smell. It is like the septic tank has backed up, isn't it? But it really is such a beautiful tree & the smell is short-lived (thank goodness) that it can be overlooked. Here at our house we privately call the tree "the dog poo tree", sure hope that does not pop out someday when asked what the tree is! LOLOLOL

I am not sure about Bradford, but mine gets little tiny fruits that look like peas that start out green & by winter are black. The birds gourge themselves on them. If you take some of those mushy black fruits & squeeze, there are about 2 seeds in each one & they start really easily. (that info is for later when the smell is gone & your appreciation for the tree returns. harhar )
Donna