While the profuse show of brilliant white flowers of Callery pear ( Pyrus calleryana) might seem a welcome sight in the still brown and gray landscape of central Ohio in early April, this non-native ...

ODNR says Callery pear trees have numerous cultivated varieties that can cross-pollinate with each other and produce viable fruit. The most commonly used cultivar is Bradford. Other common ...

Bradford pear trees give off an unpleasant odor ... It is tolerant to a range of soil types and moisture types, and it grows quickly, displacing other species. Invasive species are typically ...

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.

Conservationists are again speaking out against Bradford pear trees, saying the popular tree can cause major problems for homeowners. "I decided right then, 'Well, I'm tired of fighting with the ...