Our edible and very fragrant Mystery Plant (Asian pear, Nashi pear, Pyrus pyrifolia) is the fruit of a small tree which botanists place in the rose family. It is very much kin to apples, and the ...

When people think of spring, they often picture flowers and trees blooming. And if you live in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest or South, you have probably seen a medium-sized tree with long branches, ...

(NEXSTAR) — There is something idyllic about walking down a tree-lined street, especially in spring when blooms are bursting. It’s why visitors from far and wide flock to Washington, D.C., every ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – When people think of spring, they often picture flowers and trees blooming. And if you live in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest or South, you have probably seen a medium-sized tree ...

Here in New York City, Callery pear trees line the streets boasting showy clouds of white blooms each spring. Reaching to the sky, sometimes they're so fluffy they create block-long floral tunnels.

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, ...

Diversifying your garden is one of the great joys of cultivating a prized outdoor space. Part of this development is finding unique plant varieties from fruiting trees and evergreen shrubs to ...

As an urban landscaping option, a certain ornamental, flowering pear tree might be nice and compact — even with a bit of an odorous downside. After some unfortunate cross-breeding between varieties, ...

As of 2023, it is illegal to sell, plant or grow Callery pear trees in Ohio, with similar bans to hit other states in 2024. By Ryan W. McEwan / The Conversation Published Mar 8, 2023 9:00 PM EST This ...