Pretty in spring. Prone to splitting.
Bradford pears grow tight, V-shaped branch unions that weaken as the tree ages. Many around Franklin are now big enough that a single storm or ice load can split them in half. Look for cracks below the unions and limbs starting to spread apart.
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A real Franklin Tree Service photo of a Bradford (Callery) pear with a split trunk or a large torn limb, ideally from a local job. A close-up of the narrow, V-shaped branch unions is a strong second image. Authentic job photos only.
Canva text suggestion: "Why Bradford Pears Split Apart" or "Narrow Crotches, Heavy Limbs, Weak Pears"