Bradford Pears can be so lovely in spring but they are so weak. Ours came down in the storm, Irene, a few years ago. As much as I loved the shade, while working below it in the garden, I kept getting eerie feelings about limbs when I'd hear them creaking. I miss the shade but I'm glad it's gone. I knew if a limb came down and killed me I wouldn't be found until it was dinner time!
