While the profuse show of brilliant white flowers of Callery pear ( Pyrus calleryana) might seem a welcome sight in the still ...

Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to ...

A Bradford pear tree in bloom is a sure sign that springtime is in the air. You may have noticed the trees by the delicate white flowers they carry, adding to the beautiful seasonal backdrop. However, ...

The Bradford pear tree is an invasive tree to the state of AL. See why this "fishy" tree is a nuisance to the state ...

Bradford pear trees, an incredibly invasive and non-native species, are back and spreading fast across Missouri.

The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees.

I had a friend ask me about his Bradford pear this past week ... Now the tree is recognized for another serious problem, an invasive plant species. Bradford pears were originally sterile and ...

An official with the ODA told us that plant nurseries and dealers are bound by this law, which bans the selling, growing or planting of the pear tree. A third-degree misdemeanor could mean up to ...

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

This leads to fast growth, with the trees forming dense thickets that block out native species and alter local plant and wildlife communities. The Bradford pear trees have two major drawbacks.

In this episode of Growing the Ozarks, host Kelly McGowan of the University of Missouri Extension talks with Springfield Plateau Chapter Master Naturalist Lois Zerrer about the invasive Bradford pear.