What's that smell? Bradford pear trees are back and blooming in SC

Spring means everything is in bloom...including the odorous Bradford pear tree. What South Carolinians need to know.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Though there are many varieties, few types of pears grown in U.S.

Pear trees are attractive enhancements to gardens and bear delicious, nutritious fruit. In Japan folklore, pears are believed to ward off evil and misfortune and were often planted near gates and in ...

There is a bounty on the smelly Bradford pear trees in NC

Spring means everything is in bloom...including the odorous Bradford pear tree. What North Carolinians need to know.
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Ornamental pear trees are beautiful but they've got a dark side

This report was originally published in April 2018. It's finally spring, and the Callery pear trees – white and beautiful – along highways and suburban cul-de-sacs are flowering again. Once called a ...
Homes & Gardens on MSN

How to grow a pear tree – an expert guide to healthy and productive fruit, from planting to harvesting

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 ...
KRQE Blogs

Once the Callery pear tree was landscapers’ favorite – now states are banning this invasive species and urging homeowners to cut it down

(THE CONVERSATION) – When people think of spring, they often picture flowers and trees blooming. And if you live in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest or South, you have probably seen a medium-sized tree ...
NBC4 Columbus

Smell something fishy? It may be this invasive tree that’s blooming in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An invasive tree species that is illegal to plant in Ohio has begun to bloom, and will soon fill the air with a distinctive odor that many liken to rotting fish. Callery pear ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Backyard Gardener: Pear trees hardy producers of fruit for your garden

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! It is hard to believe this is the last week of April. Hopefully, most of the cold weather is behind us as we experienced two very chilling nights this week ...