If you're worried about the Munchurian Pears try the Capital Pear as it has a much narrower growth.
I do love an ornamental pear, we had one at our old place and I loved it so much. I'm trying to find a space for one at our new place. I mean, we have the actual space but I'm trying to see where it would suit to have it.
I'd love too see a picture of the front of your house showing the new driveway
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