Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: wanted: 2 bradford pear trees, 1 by Sarahskeeper

Sarahskeeper wrote:
Julie, The suggestion above for a Sweetgum sounds good to me. I'm partial to them. 18 years ago I planted 2 of them in the front of my new home.
They have great color in the fall, their leaves have an evergreen scent when crushed, too. The bark has great cork like threads on young branches, they grow about 3 feet per year and have few pest problems.
Try to get a variety that is nearly fruitless, they do drop prickly walnut size fruit in Fall/Winter.
Here is a pic from this Fall. You can trim the lower branches to enjoy the shade.
Andy P