Rosser Tree Service LLC

03/14/2024

We would be glad to help you remove your Bradford pear tres give us a call.

Good evening, Stanley’s Facebook community! This spring we have been receiving many calls asking us if we sell Bradford pear trees. Not only do we not sell these trees, we do not recommend planting them. Why? Bradford pears:

~ Are invasive tending to aggressively propagate with other flowering pear trees as birds ingest their berries and spread their seeds indiscriminately. The resulting trees crowd out desirable trees and shrubs and produce thorns that are so sharp they have been known to puncture tires.

~ Are unstable trees with shallow roots and weak branches that tend to split and fall during or after adverse weather conditions (as seen in the photo below that was taken in Nashville by the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps) causing a hazard to people, property, pets, and vehicles.

~ Have berries that emit an unpleasant rotting odor that attracts flies.

~ Have a short lifespan of 10 to 25 years.

~ Have been banned in South Carolina starting October 1, 2024, and a county in Kentucky has offered a free tree to anyone who cuts down a Bradford pear in their yard.

Considering the drawbacks of this tree, it is much preferable to select an alternative flowering shade tree such as the Eastern redbud, flowering dogwood, serviceberry, or American plum for your garden or landscape. Our trees and shrubs team will be happy to help you find the best tree for your particular growing situation.

04/25/2023

Summer storms are starting to pop up. Now is the time to take down those dangerous trees. If you are needing tree work done, give us a call for a free estimate.

01/13/2023

If anyone needs storm clean up, give us a call tomorrow. 864-992-4838

09/26/2022

Rosser Tree wants to help you prevent your property from any damage this storm may cause. Please call us at 864-992-4838 if you would like us to come out and take a look at what you have.

06/09/2022

Rosser Tree is expanding!!!! We now offer tractor work including bush hogging, plowing, planting, debris removal, light grading and light property clearance. We can also deliver small loads of gravel, sand, mulch and wood up to 5 ton loads. As always, we offer top notch tree care so please give us a call at 864-992-4838.

02/10/2022

The Bradford Pear Bounty program is back! Bradford pears are not native to the U.S. and directly contribute to one of the worst invasive plant species in the Southeast – the callery pear. This program will give homeowners the option to remove Bradford pears from their property and replace them with native trees for FREE. Exchange events will be held Feb. 26 in Sumter, March 5 in Conway and March 19 in Clemson. Pre-registration is required. Property owners are responsible for removal of the trees; the Forestry Commission does not remove trees for property owners. For more information on how to register, times and locations, how the exchange works and a list of replacement trees, please visit Clemson Extension's website for the Bradford Pear Bounty program at https://www.clemson.edu/extension/bradford-pear/.

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS
Bradford pear fact sheet:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BradfordPear.pdf

Bradford pear removal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx5KN5mSlss

How to plant a tree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FBMeBhLlpQ

Bradford pear to be banned for sale in SC beginning Oct. 1, 2024: https://news.clemson.edu/invasive-bradford-pear-3-other-species-to-be-banned-for-sale-in-sc/

Find a qualified tree service professional in your area: https://www.tcia.org/TCIA/Find_Qualified_Tree_Care/TCIA/Find_Qualified_Tree_Care.aspx?hkey=ced01246-ab5a-4841-a82a-7c6d0426061b

12/24/2021

Thanks to April at Commercial Printing & Graphics for the wonderful ornament for our family Christmas tree. Thank you also to our loyal customers for making this a great year. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

10/01/2021

**WANTED**
The Bradford Pear Bounty is back again this fall! Bradford pears are not native to the U.S. and have been widely planted in South Carolina for years. While the blossoms are pretty, they have a pungent odor, and the trees often break during storms. Even worse, Bradford pear trees directly contribute to one of the worst invasive plant species in the Southeast – the callery pear. This program will give homeowners the option to remove Bradford pears and replace them with native trees. The exchange will be held Oct. 23 at Sandhill REC (900 Clemson Road) in Columbia. This event is supported by Clemson Extension, the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Gills Creek Watershed Association. For more information about how the exchange works, replacement trees available and how to register, please visit https://www.clemson.edu/extension/bradford-pear/index.html