As Callery pear trees, otherwise known as Bradford pears, begin to bloom in abundance, Kentucky meteorologist Brad Maushart has taken it upon himself to offer a little pruning advice to the Southeast.

The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees.

Residents who wish to remove Bradford pear trees from their property are encouraged to contact a licensed tree professional ...

Ornamental pear trees (many of you call them Bradford pears ... Why do we prize this tree when really one cut pruning should be done; I hope you get my drift of where the cut should be made.

In this episode of Growing the Ozarks, host Kelly McGowan of the University of Missouri Extension talks with Springfield ...

Once a popular landscaping choice, the Callery pear tree, specifically the Bradford pear cultivar, is now facing bans and eradication efforts due to its invasive nature. While lauded for its ...

Here are five white-flowering trees to replace a Bradford pear. Enjoy the beauty of a white-flowering tree in your yard without ... The eastern redbud needs little pruning and is deer-resistant.

Bradford pear trees may be visually appealing, but their drawbacks far outweigh their brief beauty. While their white blooms signal the arrival of spring, they emit an unpleasant odor reminiscent of ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There is a new proposal to look at the effects of a well-known tree that some say should be banned in Tennessee, the Bradford pear. Rep. Clay Doggett (R-Pulaski ...

Despised. Singled out for eradication. Woe to the Callery pear, possibly the most unloved fruit-bearing tree this side of the Garden of Eden. Sales of this Asian native and its best-known cultivar, ...

Over the years, many comparisons have been made to the pungent odor of the Bradford pear tree — and they’re universally unappealing. Some describe its scent as a nauseating mix of overripe ...