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 ...

Bradford pear trees are invasive While they may be pretty to look at around your neighborhood, Bradford pear trees are an invasive species, and their beauty is one of the problems. "We had a few ...

Replacement trees are free, native, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. One native tree is exchanged for each Bradford/Callery pear tree removal. Up to five (5) trees can be exchanged.

Callery pear was once one of the most popular street and landscape trees in Ohio due to its early spring flowers, fall color and rounded crown. While the tree was initially thought to be unable to ...

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.

CINCINNATI — Flowers and trees are starting to bloom across Ohio, but not all things in bloom are a good thing. The Callery pear tree is starting to bloom across the state and is easy to spot ...

Also, while it’s true that a native oak tree, for example, has more to offer as a food source for wildlife, in winter some animals do eat the Bradford pear tree’s small fruits if nothing else ...

Bradford pear trees are considered malodorous, according to the Spruce, a home and garden site. Ironically, the foul odor that drifts from the trees’ white or pink flowers is to attract pollinators.

When the Bradford pear trees are in bloom in early spring, you pretty much can't miss them; you see the lovely white blossoms on trees everywhere - and you smell that not-nearly-so-lovely fishy ...

Bosc pears are also ideal for baking, as their flavor intensifies when roasted or baked in a galette or fruit crumble. While they can stand up to a bit more spice than Anjou, don’t go overboard.

Pear trees mature slowly, hence “plant pears for your heirs,” an adage I heard several times while reporting this story, but they are long-lived. Some say they can live up to 350 years old.