Most pear tree varieties require cross-pollination from a companion tree, while some are self-pollinating. Consider growing ...

Residents who wish to remove Bradford pear trees from their property are encouraged to contact a licensed tree professional for assistance. Cut stumps should be immediately treated with a herbicide ...

Originally thought to be sterile, the Bradford pear tree easily cross-pollinates with other pear tree types. It’s so invasive it crowds out other native plants and provides little to no food for ...

Bradford pear trees may be visually appealing, but their drawbacks far outweigh their brief beauty. While their white blooms ...

Ornamental pear, Pyrus calleryana, includes a number of specific cultivars or varieties of trees. The variety ‘Bradford’ is the most famous. Other varieties include ‘Aristocrat,’ ‘Autumn ...

ST. LOUIS — A foul fish-smelling odor has descended on the St. Louis region, and local fish fries aren't to blame. Countless ...

PIPESTONE — The Pipestone County Master Gardeners will host three different sessions on apple and pear tree grafting — at 9 a ...

The fruit rotted on the trees or fell to the ground before harvesting ... as well as global warming and other factors. Pear varieties harvested in autumn, such as Niitaka, are particularly ...