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George McGovern

(8,492 posts) Sun Jul 27, 2025, 11:04 PM Jul 27

AndyS -- "The Bradford Pear, scourge of southern suburbia . . ." Tue Mar 29, 2022 [View all]

"This tree was promoted heavily by commercial nurseries back in the '80s. Makes a lovely spring display, grows fast and easy to care for. It was the go-to for developers, new home owners and plant sales. Turns out that Texas now has it on the invasive species list and Parks & Wildlife is suggesting a concerted effort to eradicate it. It is not native to the US and fragile as it matures. DO NOT park your car under one if there are high winds expected.

Still, it's kinda' pretty . . ."

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AndyS -- "The Bradford Pear, scourge of southern suburbia . . ." Tue Mar 29, 2022 [View all] George McGovern Jul 27 OP

That is an amazing photograph. LoisB Jul 27 #1

AndyS took amazing photos all the time Lois. We're fortunate they're still around. George McGovern Jul 27 #4

Sure is! Thanks for sharing this from your files 🙏 Deuxcents Jul 27 #2

Thank You Deuxcents. Not my files though. My friend and deceased mentor George McGovern Jul 27 #5

I knew it was from Andy S but never thought to look in the forum for his photos..I do that for yours! Deuxcents Jul 27 #7

This is simply gorgeous! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 27 #3

You are welcome Peggy. I'll try not to overdo it. Thank You. George McGovern Jul 27 #6

On top of all the problems of the tree mentioned above LastDemocratInSC Monday #8

Thanks LastDemocratInSC. George McGovern Monday #10

That is an especially beautiful shot. brer cat Monday #9

You're welcome brer cat. He was quite a guy. Thank You. George McGovern Monday #11

TY George! I can tell this is an Andy B. Photo Diamond_Dog Monday #12

You're welcome! It's actually an AndyS Diamond_Dog. A lovely photo for sure. Good they got banned! George McGovern Monday #13

YW DD! It's actually an AndyS photo and indeed a lovely one at that. Good thing the plants got banned! TY! George McGovern Monday #14