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 ...

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. However, ...

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 ...

Q: We had a Bradford pear that suddenly, with no warning at all, fell over in a brisk windstorm last March. It could have fallen onto our house, into the neighbor’s fence, or over our landscape, so at ...

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 ...

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 ...