This spring, South Carolina residents can replace their Bradford pear trees with native trees for free. Buying or selling Bradford pears in the state of South Carolina will become illegal starting on ...

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 ...

Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types: European and Asian. This distinction is not just about origin but also the fruit they produce. Fruit from Asian pears is usually crunchy and round or ...

OK, OK, enough about Bradford Pear trees being a menace to society and good landscaping. We all know — or should — they’re so bad the state of South Carolina will give you another kind of tree if you ...

After spending much of the previous day discussing the negative effects of too much supply on tree fruit prices, Tuesday’s ...

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” as the saying goes — but when it comes to Bradford pear trees, the nose often disagrees. Despite their lovely spring blooms, many say the trees emit a foul odor ...

The Callery pear or Bradford pear is at the top of my list of trees you should not plant. I’ll tell you this: I have one in my backyard. Note: I did not plant this tree (it came with my house). What ...

Knowing how to prune a pear tree is essential as December approaches. The colder weather is the perfect time to shape your ...