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1. Terrible tree - brittle branches break easily, becomes invasive, smells like cat pee.

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:47 PM

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In our area, free trees are being given to anyone who removes their Bradfords.

Why choose a non native as a state tree?

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Maryland has a new state tree - the Bradford Pear! [View all] elleng Tuesday OP

You beat me to it. Brittle is the word! Easterncedar Tuesday #3

Wow. It's an interesting choice. It wouldn't be mine. Easterncedar Tuesday #2

Bradford pears cannot be sold in SC unc70 Tuesday #4

Bradford Pear? PoindexterOglethorpe Tuesday #5

A very popular ornamental here Traildogbob Tuesday #6

We lived in Upper Marlboro MD for 8 years, and our neighborhood... 3catwoman3 Tuesday #7

No way! Happy April Fool's Day! 🍐 Tanuki Wednesday #9

They have been banned in Ohio. An invasive plant. madinmaryland 1 hr ago #10