Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and ...

Bradford (also known as Callery) pear trees are a pretty sight, but produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio.

Blooming trees and flowers are a classic sign of spring, but one flowering tree actually causes an ugly invasive problem.Bradford Pear trees are easy to spot in Ohio, with many lining the local ...

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 tree, ...

If your outdoor area carries a faint, fishy odor, it's likely due to the presence of a Callery Pear Tree, more commonly known as the Bradford Pear Tree. Though their delicate white blossoms ...

But beyond its smell, the tree also poses a threat to an area’s natural environment, according to Dickens. “I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you that Bradford pear is a non-native ...

Bradford pear trees grow fast and take any kind of soil without complaint. And at first, they were pest-resistant and disease-free. But before long, the tree's shortcomings started to cause problems.

BUT ONE IN PARTICULAR, THE BRADFORD PEAR TREE, IS AN UNWELCOME VISITOR TO THE AREA. THEY’RE NOT NATIVE TO THE UNITED STATES. THEY ORIGINATED FROM THE CALLERY PEAR TREES, WHICH CAME FROM CHINA IN ...