'Once your pear tree reaches its desired height, typically around 5-7 years, you can begin pruning to control its growth.

A tiny insect is ravaging Tunisia’s prickly pears, a critical source of revenue for the North African country's agriculture sector and economy.

Even so, 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 rid of them or avoid them altogether.

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 ...

Pears are one of the most popular fruit trees to grow around the world and growing a pear tree in your garden allows you to harvest juicy and sweet fruits that surpass any you will find in grocery ...

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As Callery pear trees, otherwise known as Bradford pears, begin to bloom in abundance, Kentucky meteorologist Brad Maushart has taken it upon himself to offer a little pruning advice to the Southeast.

A state rule last year banned 44 species of invasive plants in Indiana. But there were a few exemptions to the list: notably, the Bradford pear.

The Chanticleer Callery pear tree was selected "Urban Tree of the Year" for 2005 by respondents to the arborist magazine City Trees.

Ever walk past a beautiful, white-flowered tree and then notice an unpleasant smell? You probably stumbled upon the Bradford pear tree.

Even so, 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 rid of them or avoid them altogether.