Bradford Pear trees adorn the City of Parsons each Spring
Photo by Teri CaytonThis particular line of Bradford Pear trees are on First Street in Parsons. Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’) is a spring-flowering tree that has been widely planted throughout the eastern U.S. in the last few decades. It is a popular tree that is frequently seen in nearly every city within its growing range. The species is a native of China, Taiwan, Japan, and Vietnam; the cultivar ‘Bradford’ is the most commonly planted in...
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