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Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and ...
Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to ...
This past week, the landscape throughout much of Greater Columbus turned white almost overnight; not from an early spring ...
To help address the hazards of these trees, the N.C. State Extension has a free service called the Bradford Pear Bounty ...
Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ell ...
In addition to the white blooms, Dr. Beck said an easy way to spot an invasive and non-intentionally planted Callery pear is ...
Callery pear trees, though once popular, are now illegal to plant, grow or sell in Ohio due to their invasive nature. The trees spread easily as birds eat their fruit and disperse the seeds widely.
You can't miss the sight of those white-flowered trees each spring - or their unpleasant smell either. Here's why they seem ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — They’re a tree you won’t see in many nurseries anymore. The Callery Pear and its variations are all ...
Abigail Gettinger and Lane Weins with K-State Research and Extension joined the 27 News morning newscast to discuss an ...