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Old 04-15-2006, 03:45 PM
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Bradford Pear dead?

Hi all,

I have a Bradford pear that's about 5 years old (15') and it was subjected to the drought last year (still ongoing) here in north Dallas, TX. When the time came for it to blossom, I saw all of the neighbors Bradford blossom and then sprout leaves however mine barely tried and then instead grew those fuzzy blooms which I presume are supposed to come in the Fall time.

I'd say that my tree is stressed and still realing from last year's sever drought but can I expect it survive? Will it try to blossom again this year?

Thanks in advance for any insight.
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