According to Grabosky, there are numerous negative effects that invasive Bradford pear trees can have on their surrounding environment. This type of tree has very brittle wood and tends to break ...

A stunning and very popular pear tree is set to be banned in Kansas because ... are prone to storm damage because of their weak wood, and they also carry an unpleasant smell.

For most fruit trees, pruning is a necessity to keep the tree healthy and producing a good harvest. These trees benefit from ...

suggests in his book's January section gardeners should check apple and pear trees for signs of canker and remove any infected wood if found. The rot is caused by a fungus that attacks the tree's ...

Additionally, as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources notes, the Callery pear tree that helped spawn Bradford pears isn't just invasive, it can be dangerous as its fast-growing limbs produce weak ...

Missouri residents can receive a free replacement tree on Earth Day, April 22. The annual Callery Pear Buyback Program from the Missouri ... The puffy balls of white stood out in the gray wood ...

They also are called salad pears, Nashi (Japanese for "pear"), Oriental ... then pruning should be reduced to encourage fruit spur development. Most fruit are borne on spurs on 2 to 6 year old wood; ...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” as the saying goes — but when it comes to Bradford pear trees, the nose often ...

Bradford pear trees were once a common choice for landscapers and homeowners. They're beautiful trees for spring flowering, ...

A Bradford pear tree in bloom is a sure sign that springtime is in the air. You may have noticed the trees by the delicate white flowers they carry, adding to the beautiful seasonal backdrop.