An ornamental tree found across the U.S. from New York to California, the Bradford pear tree became a favorite for landscaping in the 1960s because it grew quickly, had bountiful blooms and aged ...

To get maximum flowering out of an ornamental pear, wait until after the tree drops its blooms in spring to prune. But the down side of that is 1.) it's harder to see the branches then, ...

Question: I had a question about my ornamental pear tree that I purchased and planted last summer. The tree is about 6 feet tall, and the trunk has a 3/4-inch diameter. It seemed to do well all ...

The Callery pear tree, native to Asia, is favored for its fast growth, white flowers, glossy leaves and stress tolerance. But the tree is difficult to control and maintain; here's what to know.

The dank smell of the ornamental pear blossom attracts honey bees and flies, specifically, hover flies. And there's a good, but smelly, reason.

The Bradford pear tree, with its fluffy white early-spring blossoms, is a looker.Even the tree's putrid aroma emitted at full-bloom hasn't kept it from becoming a go-to ornamental option for ...

Chances are, you or a neighbor have a Bradford pear in your lawn. They have been a staple in the landscape for years. People like their pretty white flowers early ...

Q: I’ve attached pictures of the only tree we have on our property. Because it is our only tree, I am deeply concerned with the possibilities of irreparable damage to it. As you can see, one of the ...

Q. I have an ornamental pear tree. This tree is 7 years old, and I have tried everything to get rid of the suckers. I spent last summer digging with a pitchfork, following the roots from the trunk ...

It’s the perfect time of year to do birds and butterflies a solid — by killing an invasive, ornamental and all-too-common pear tree. This April and May, if you live in or near Kansas City and ...

Ornamental pear tree declared invasive in Ohio Callery pear trees will no longer be able to be sold, bought or planted in the the state starting in January 2023. To stream WTOL on your phone, you ...