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Bradford pear trees are banned in a few states. More are looking to replace, eradicate them. Bradford pear trees, which can help spread wild, thorny Callery pear trees, are becoming a target of ...
The Bradford pear tree is a variety of Callery pear cultivated in the early 1950s as a sterile tree without sharp spurs. Unfortunately, it cross-pollinated with other varieties leading to the rapid ...
Tennessee has not taken that step yet. But if the smell or the thorny branches or just the sight of them everywhere bugs you, here's what you need to know about Bradford pear trees and how to get ...
It's springtime in Pittsburgh, and throughout the city, Callery pear trees are sprouting beautiful, white blossoms. But that's just the problem. Simply put, these trees stink. "This whole place ...
The Bradford pear is the most well-known type of Callery pear tree, and it was specifically cultivated to be non-fruiting—a desirable quality for trees grown in lawn areas.
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.
It doesn't matter if you call it a Callery pear or a Bradford pear — in 2025, the trees are an eco-disaster that disrupts native plants and wildlife. Here's what to know about Bradford pear ...