Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to ...

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.

A Bradford pear tree in bloom is a sure sign that springtime is in the ... harming the ecosystem. "Birds consume the fruit after frost has softened it, subsequently spreading it, and new suckers can ...

The fruit of the ... like the Bradford pear. If you're after a similar leaf structure, try planting a Florida maple or chalk maple tree. Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for the ...

∎ Viable fruit is produced in three years minimum, which is then spread by birds. ∎ When the top of the tree dies, many sprouts emerge from the base. The purchase and sale of Bradford pear trees ...

This results in fruit production in subsequent generations of trees that are fertile. Beyond their overabundance and displacement of native plants, Bradford pear trees are largely ineffective ...

While the profuse show of brilliant white flowers of Callery pear ( Pyrus calleryana) might seem a welcome sight in the still brown and gray landscape of central Ohio in early April, this non-native ...

To celebrate, Sugarpine Drive-In in collaboration with USA Pears is featuring a special pear-forward menu all month long. Why pears? In 2005, the pear was named the official state fruit.

The most common tree fruits grown in home orchards are apples, pears (European and Asian), and stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, pluots, and cherries). Apple trees are commonly ...

The trees spread easily as birds eat their fruit and disperse the seeds ... Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Callery pear was once one of the most popular street and ...