Bradford pear trees stink... literally. But there are many other reasons you will want to remove this invasive, ...

At almost 400 years old, the Endicott Pear Tree in Danvers is believed to be the oldest living cultivated fruit tree in all of North America. Here's the story of Massachusetts' oldest tree, as ...

Bradford Pear trees, known for their foul-smelling blossoms, are considered an invasive species. Alternatives like chokecherry and serviceberry are recommended. If you're taking a walk and see a ...

Why are Bradford pear trees banned in Massachusetts Besides the scent, the Bradford pear trees pose an ecological threat to native plants, said Karro Frost, a plant restoration biologist with ...

Bradford pear trees give off an unpleasant odor, though they do look pretty. Bradford pear trees are an invasive species, and their beauty is one of the problems.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — While the Callery pear tree (also known as the Bradford pear tree) may look and smell nice, local experts are encouraging residents to not plant this invasive tree ...

About 50 flowering Bradford Pear trees line Market Street in downtown York. The white blossoms create an almost magical scene along a three-mile stretch. This will be the last spring to admire them.

What trees to plant in Ohio instead of Bradford pears Bradford pear trees are beautiful, but they are also smelly, invasive, and threaten local species. That's why Ohio banned them.

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 ...

A popular pear tree is set to be banned from Kansas after officials found that the stunning plant is wreaking havoc on the ecosystem. The ban is set to officially take place on Janary1 , 2027.

Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to know.

Posted: Mar 28, 2025 / 04:56 PM CDT Updated: Mar 28, 2025 / 04:56 PM CDT ST. LOUIS – Bradford pear trees, an incredibly invasive and non-native species, are back and spreading fast across Missouri.