Q.Can I Grow A Bradford Pear Tree By Pulling Off A Bloom And Planting It? If So, How Deep?
Any other tips to get the tree started?
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
You can propagate trees from cuttings or twigs. You may want to reconsider propagating a Bradford pear, however, they are invasive in many states and are displacing native flora. Missouri is hosting a buyback program and if you cut down a tree, they will replace it with a noninvasive tree.
Here is more:
https://moinvasives.org/2024/01/12/callery-pear-buyback-2024/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ornamental-pear/bradford-pear-trees-banned.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ornamental-pear/bradford-pear-alternatives.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ornamental-pear/callery-pear-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-trees-from-twigs.htm
