Columbia, SC (WLTX) - The Bradford pear not only smells bad, it also may be bad for our ecosystem. The Bradford pear stands out in late winter and early spring, but even though the tree produces ...

Noticing that rotting-fish odor when you step outside this spring? It means Bradford pears are back in bloom - and the invasive trees are all over.

A callery pear is seen in Johns Creek, Ga. on Sunday, March 13, 2021. A stinky but handsome and widely popular landscape tree has become an aggressive invader, creating dense thickets that overwhelm ...

It's blooming season for Bradford pear trees, one of the most invasive plants in the area.Bradford pear trees are those white, flowery and sometimes smelly tre ...

Bradford pear trees were introduced as a decorative tree, but oooh that smell. Those nasty trees that smell like rotting fish can no longer be bought, sold, or distributed by Missouri plant nurseries ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture brought the Callery pear tree, commonly known as the Bradford pear, to the U.S. from Asia in 1917 to make pear trees more resistant to disease. It soon became a ...

Throughout the long and varied history of horticulture, there have been and continue to be practices and products that catch on with the gardening public that in reality have no place in the garden.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans will need to be careful in the years ahead as a tree quarantine settles into place to curb the growth ...

Pear trees are a charming addition to any garden, and are renowned for their sweet fruit and stunning seasonal displays. During the spring, they showcase beautiful, fragrant blossoms that attract ...

Clear Creek Elementary School recently received a $5,920 grant from Monroe County – Identify and Reduce Invasive Species (MC-IRIS) to remove seven large invasive Callery pears in the landscaping at ...