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What are those smelly trees that bloom in the spring? Turns out they're invasive
Ever walk past a beautiful, white-flowered tree and then notice an unpleasant smell? You probably stumbled upon the Bradford ...
Worcester Telegram on MSN2d
Are Bradford pear trees banned in Massachusetts? Why they stink, literally.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” as the saying goes — but when it comes to Bradford pear trees, the nose often ...
USA TODAY on MSN11d
Bradford pears may be pretty, but pack an environmental punch. How to get rid of the trees
Introduced in the mid-1960s, the popular cultivar of Callery pear was once a favorite among landscapers. They were also pest-resistant and disease-free. Today, these trees are known to be an invasive ...
The Gazette1d
How Bradford pear trees became a problem
Bradford pear trees were once a common choice for landscapers and homeowners. They're beautiful trees for spring flowering, ...
Birds & Blooms on MSN1d
You Could Get Paid to Remove an Invasive Callery Pear Tree
From beloved to banished, cities and states are outlawing cultivars of the Callery pear, a popular, yet highly invasive, ...
Farm and Dairy7d
Ohio and Pa. programs target the invasive Callery pear tree
Ohio and Pennsylvania programs aim to stop the spread of the invasive Callery pear tree, which has taken over the two states ...
Palm Beach Post12d
Bradford pears may be pretty, but pack an environmental punch. How to get rid of the trees
the popular cultivar of Callery pear was once a favorite among landscapers. They were also pest-resistant and disease-free. Today, these trees are known to be an invasive species, growing rapidly ...