edward.sanderson
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A mature Bradford Pear tree was recently topped in front of my home by a
local tree service hired by the borough. I was told that this is the
only way to control the growth of these older varieties and make them
less hazardous because they are prone to splitting. I have searched the
internet and all information that I have found says that topping is the
worst thing that you can do to a tree. They plan to do this every 5 - 7
years. Is there any other way to prune this tree? Who can I contact? JD
local tree service hired by the borough. I was told that this is the
only way to control the growth of these older varieties and make them
less hazardous because they are prone to splitting. I have searched the
internet and all information that I have found says that topping is the
worst thing that you can do to a tree. They plan to do this every 5 - 7
years. Is there any other way to prune this tree? Who can I contact? JD