FORT KNOX, Ky. — Their flowers are the envy of Central Kentucky in the spring, causing many to admire them. But the fact is, Callery pear trees, commonly known as Bradford pears, are not worth it, say ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Bradford pear tree is a tale of good intentions gone bad. This common flowering tree does have ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Muddy shoes, raging seasonal allergies, and blooming Bradford pear trees… Yep, must be April in Northeast Ohio. But wait, weren’t those trees banned? Then why are there so many of ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As it gets a little warmer out Tennesseans may notice some trees are budding, particularly white Bradford pear trees. While these trees can be aesthetically pleasing and a ...

The City of Reno's Urban Forestry Commission cares for 2,140 Bradford pear trees. That makes it the most common publicly maintained tree in the city, at about 8% of the total inventory. That doesn't ...

As of January 2023, it became illegal to plant, grow, and sell the Callery pear in the state of Ohio due to its invasive nature. This Callery pear plant, or the Bradford pear, is an ornamental species ...

It’s hard to miss the beauty of a Bradford pear tree each spring. Its blooming white flowers are quite picturesque for the arrival of a new season of life and pleasant weather. What’s also hard to ...

When the Bradford pear trees are in bloom in early spring, you pretty much can't miss them; you see the lovely white blossoms on trees everywhere - and you smell that not-nearly-so-lovely fishy odor ...

Q: My beautiful Bradford pear tree now has large limbs that are beginning to break away from the tree. Can I prune the tree to keep this from happening? A: There is a yes and no answer to your ...