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 ...

Depending on the size and variety of the pear tree, expect it to bear fruit between three to seven years of age. “You can ...

The Callery pear tree is starting to bloom across the state ... "That's when plant readers developed other types of pears that had a central leader. So when people started to plant all these ...

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 ...