But whoever dreamed up the worst pruning practice for any tree — topping ornamental pears to “save them” from their fate — is out of their mind. Let me back up and explain. Ornamental pear ...
Last week I touched a nerve with my discussion of ornamental pears and the process of topping to preserve these trees. I rather expected this reaction as I penned the article. I knew I was pushing ...
Don Kinzler examines the branch of an ornamental crab tree along University Drive in South Fargo on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. When twig bark is scratched, a green cambium layer indicates the twig is ...
The flowering pear is known as a very adaptable tree and is capable of surviving in many different environments, including humid, arid, and air-polluted habitats. This ability, both to adapt to the ...