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In the early 1900s, an epidemic of fire blight in American pear orchards led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to look abroad for a disease-resistant rootstock, Culley wrote.

About This Episode Grumpy helps a reader deal with their diseased pear tree. Plus, the plant of the week. Question Of The Week "Do you know what causes some of my pear trees, leaves and branches to ...

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

Pears are one of the best fruits to grow in your front yard, your garden, or even a container (for dwarf varieties) on your property. This isn't just because pears are delicious. It's because caring ...

Once one tree gets fire blight, it becomes easy to transmit to nearby pear trees and other plants in the rose family, such as apples, crabapples and roses. Get Inside Voices newsletter.

Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and what you can plant instead.

“The idea was they could possibly breed the two trees together and get a fruiting pear tree that showed good resistance to this fire blight disease,” Macy said.

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.

The tree was introduced to the U.S. to assist in developing fire blight resistance in European pear trees. These trees, which can grow between 30 to 60 feet tall, are easily identifiable by their ...