As Callery pear trees, otherwise known as Bradford pears, begin to bloom in abundance, Kentucky meteorologist Brad Maushart has taken it upon himself to offer a little pruning advice to the Southeast.

Bradford pear trees (also known as Callery pears) were once a common choice for landscapers and homeowners. They're beautiful trees for spring flowering, and their foliage turns a vibrant red in the ...

In the worlds of horticulture and ecology, the Bradford pear trees that grace our streets, parks and shopping centers and greet spring with white flowers have become public enemy No. 1. They are ...

Did you know one of the best trees for fall foliage is actually banned in Ohio? Meet the Bradford pear tree. As of January 2023, it became illegal to plant, grow, and sell this tree in Ohio due to its ...

It's officially spring in Ohio, meaning you've probably seen white-flowering Callery pear trees blooming all over the region. The Callery pear tree − also known as the Bradford pear tree − is a common ...

If there's a pretty white-flowering tree in front of your house in spring, chances are it's Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana). The white blooms are a welcome sign of spring until their smell hits your ...

Have you gone on a walk around your neighborhood recently? If so, you may have stumbled across a big, beautiful, white-flowered tree. Then, when you got a little closer, you may have thought, "why ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A research team at the University of Missouri is using artificial intelligence to monitor the spread of invasive Callery pear trees across the state, specifically focusing on ...

Bradford pear trees give off an unpleasant odor, though they do look pretty. Bradford pear trees are an invasive species, and their beauty is one of the problems. Have you gone on a walk around your ...

Bradford pear trees have several undesirable qualities you may want to avoid. Reviewed by Joseph Tychonievich Bradford pear trees are the trees people love to hate. Notorious for their funky-smelling ...