Introduced in the mid-1960s, the popular cultivar of Callery pear was once a favorite among landscapers. They were also ...

growing or planting of the pear tree. A third-degree misdemeanor could mean up to 60 days in jail and a $500.00 fine. If a second-degree misdemeanor is found, that's up to 90 days in jail and a $ ...

Pear trees are simple-to-grow fruit trees that can thrive in US hardiness zone 3 to US hardiness zone 10. There are thousands of pear varieties globally, however, a much smaller selection of ...

Over time, people planted the Bradford pear as an ornamental tree. As they started growing in the warmer southern regions of the country, they went on to spread north and eventually became invasive.

Depending on the size and variety of the pear tree, expect it to bear fruit between three to seven years of age. “You can ...

Bradford trees have become problematic due to their invasiveness. The trees prevent native plants from growing and lack ...

Thousands of Bradford pears are in bloom for the next few weeks. But good news: The city has a moratorium on planting new ones on public property.

Here's what to know about Bradford pear trees and what native alternatives you can plant instead. Bradford pear trees are a variety of the callery pear, which was introduced to the U.S. from Asia ...

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 ...