WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – They’re a tree you won’t see in many nurseries anymore. The Callery pear and its variations are all over the state, with ongoing efforts by environmental organizations to remove ...

"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 ...

When you think of invasive species, you may conjure images of the cane toad in Australia, ugly draped kudzu all over the American South, or ominous flocks of European starlings. The Callery pear ...

Flowers and trees are starting to bloom across Ohio, but not all things in bloom are a good thing.The Callery pear tree is starting to bloom across the state and is easy to spot along about any local ...

SEYMOUR, Tenn. — They’re a nuisance during the spring across East Tennessee and they're known for their pungent scent. It's not a bug — instead, Bradford pear trees have continually been the focus of ...

As you drive around town this time of year, one of the first trees to bloom is the Bradford, or Callery, pear tree. They are covered in big white flowers and, with nothing else blooming yet, you can ...

The Bradford pear tree, with its fluffy white early-spring blossoms, is a looker. Even the tree's putrid aroma emitted at full-bloom hasn't kept it from becoming a go-to ornamental option for ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The brilliant fall foliage of Bradford Pear trees may make them an attractive sight across many neighborhoods this time of year — but horticulture experts say the species comes with ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The white blossoms of the Bradford or Callery, pear tree are everywhere right now. The tree is popular for its beautiful blooms in spring and colors that last into autumn. But it ...

Each spring for the last few years, I’ve taken the opportunity to voice my opinion on this blog about an invasive plant species issue that is relatively small right now but has the potential to ...