Though Bradford pears don't reproduce among themselves, they cross pollinate with every other pear tree, creating offspring that produces thorns capable of puncturing vehicle tires. "For many of ...

The greenhouse manager also said Bradford pear trees are a variant of the Callery pear tree, which can grow thorns large enough to puncture tires. Thanks for signing up! “That’s a problem ...

I have had the latter two in my yard for the last 15 years and have yet to see the first thorn. Bradford pear trees are notorious ... They are a beautiful tree when they bloom to their full ...