The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees. Fire blight can be a devastating bacterial disease in fruit trees. In the ...

Although their early March blooms make them popular for many homeowners, some experts say the Bradford pear can have a ...

Blooming trees and flowers are a classic sign of spring, but one flowering tree actually causes an ugly invasive problem.

In January 2023, buying and selling the tree officially became illegal in Ohio, and for a number of reasons. The tree is native to China and was brought over in the early 1900s to replace another type ...

Espaliered fruit trees aren't only beautiful, they're functional. Providing food for humans and wildlife, this growing method ...

Residents who wish to remove Bradford pear trees from their property are encouraged to contact a licensed tree professional ...

As a popular tree to the geography of Robeson County, these invasive trees may have caught your eye, appearing admirable with their white petaled clusters. But the truth behind the beauty of their ...

Woe to the Callery pear, possibly the most unloved fruit-bearing tree this side of the Garden of Eden. Sales of this Asian native and its best-known cultivar, the Bradford pear, have been banned in ...

Bradford pear trees are brittle trees that break easily. They're also invasive in many areas, so skip this flowering tree and ...

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

All the beauty of spring will soon be in bloom in our area of west Georgia. Spring is such a beautiful time of the year, with daffodils, tulips, forsythia, hellebore, ...