My two yr Bradford Pear was broken in the middle will it die?

Should I dig it up or will send out new limbs?
My two yr Bradford Pear was broken in the middle will it die?
It will likely send out new branches below the break, but it won't look as nice as before.



Unfortunately Bradford Pear trees are notorious for breaking because the trunk cannot support the weight of the branches.



If you have any others, you may consider some type of banding to protect them as well.



Or an alternative would be to consider an Arizona Ash. Depending on your climate, these trees grow fast and live as long as 30 years or more. And they have a great shape and provide good shade.
Reply:do you mean split down the middle? if so have some one drill a whole straight threw where it is splite and put a bolt threw it and make sure it is very tight..it wont splite no farthure..it you mean the limbs are broke at the top and just the base is left them it will probably die off...but i really need some more detail to be able to help you out some...
Reply:Time will tell. Chances are it will bud out below the break and develop new limbs. If the root system is in good condition, it will definitely try.



If you have a break like this again, you might try grafting the tree. I don't know much about it, but it can be done.
Reply:Bradford pears are notorious for breaking and splitting. My suggestion is for you to dig it up now. Yes, it will probably grow back if left as is but from my observations, such trees are unshapely and not much ornamental value. Even so it will probably break or split again some years in the future.
Reply:I think all the above responses share a common theme - Pyrus calleriana var. 'Bradford' suffer from a condition known as "included bark". This means that when a side branch appears, the bark that forms in the crotch stays put where it is and prevents the growing branch from being fully attached to the trunk (you see the "bark" is "included" in the branch). There are some types of Bradfords that are "supposedly" less prone to this, but I don't know if I would trust anyone about that. There are many good qualities, to be sure, that the Bradford pear has, but what is the point if after 12-15 years your beautiful tree suddenly goes missing a third or even a half after a storm? In my opinion, you would be better off to plant a tree that will reward you more after such a long period of investment, instead of less. You should consider yourself lucky that you are finding this out after only 2 years.



Good luck,



jeff

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