Bradford pear trees are banned in Ohio, ... a joint project of the the University of Georgia's Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health and U.S. Department of Agriculture that tracks ...

Here’s why you should rethink Bradford pear trees and what to do about them. ... The picture above was taken in north Georgia, where Bradford pears are growing in dense stands like briar patches.

South Carolina put the Callery pear tree on its list of state plant pests in 2021 and passed a ban on the sale of Bradford pear trees and any trees grown using the Pyrus calleryana rootstock ...

The purchase and sale of Bradford pear trees became illegal in S.C. on Oct. 1, 2024. The trees are now under the state's "do not sell" list. New regulations will not affect plants already growing ...

The City of Reno's Urban Forestry Commission cares for 2,140 Bradford pear trees.That makes it the most common publicly maintained tree in the city, at about 8% of the total inventory.

Bradford pear trees are considered malodorous, according to the Spruce, a home and garden site. Ironically, the foul odor that drifts from the trees’ white or pink flowers is to attract pollinators.

CINCINNATI — Blooming trees and flowers are a classic sign of spring, but one flowering tree actually causes an ugly invasive problem. Bradford Pear trees are easy to spot in Ohio, with many ...

To properly trim your Bradford Pear, use a chainsaw to make a cut on the main trunk, as flush to the ground as possible. #BadNewsBrad Posted by Meteorologist Brad Maushart on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 ...

It doesn't matter if you call it a Callery pear or a Bradford pear — in 2025, the trees are an eco-disaster that disrupts native plants and wildlife. Here's what to know about Bradford pear ...

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.