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...but I doubt it'd be much good for bonsai material, Pootsie.

I've got one in my yard, which I shall take out sometime in the next year or two, probably, since it's not in a good location and doesn't "fit" with what we're doing with our yard anyway.

BPs are notable around here (near Kansas City) for being easy to grow, early to bud/leaf, being generally quite columnar and/or smoothly oval in habit, and prone to damage from ice, wind, etc. Although they're quite hardy, they're always getting torn up by bad weather, it seems.

Anyway, good luck with the new place, the new trees, and all else.

Best,

Cato

12-Mar-2005	#6
cato42 Child of God Join Date: Nov-2004 Location: Kansas City--more or less Country: USA USDA Zone: almost 6 AHS Heat Zone: 6 Posts: 122	Bradford pear seems like a good bet... ...but I doubt it'd be much good for bonsai material, Pootsie. I've got one in my yard, which I shall take out sometime in the next year or two, probably, since it's not in a good location and doesn't "fit" with what we're doing with our yard anyway. BPs are notable around here (near Kansas City) for being easy to grow, early to bud/leaf, being generally quite columnar and/or smoothly oval in habit, and prone to damage from ice, wind, etc. Although they're quite hardy, they're always getting torn up by bad weather, it seems. Anyway, good luck with the new place, the new trees, and all else. Best, Cato __________________ Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.