For me, this time of the year is marked not only by the returning presence of pollen but by one of my least favorite plants: the Bradford pear tree. As an N.C. native, I have a long history with ...

This isn't just because pears are delicious. It's because caring for a pear tree is pretty simple. Asian pear trees (Pyrus pyrifolia) are the easiest to maintain because they handle water shortages ...

The tree, which was thought to be in the top 100 of London’s 600,000 oak trees in terms of its size, sat on land owned by the council that was leased to Mitchell and Butlers, the hospitality ...

One flowering tree that does not stand up well to harsh weather conditions – making it one of the worst trees to plant in the stormy Midwestern climate – is the Bradford pear tree. Bradford pears do ...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansans will need to be careful in the years ahead as a tree quarantine settles into place to curb the growth of a major invasive pest. Kansas agricultural officials are cracking ...

The Callery pear tree − also known as the Bradford pear tree − is a common non-native tree that has grown in popularity due to its pretty foliage. From white flowers in the spring to purple ...

Steve Bray played edits of The Muppet Show and Darth Vader's theme before then-prime minister Rishi Sunak arrived for PMQs - and previously called it a part of his "fundamental right to protest".

The price of one tree was the removal of another. The giveaway was part of the Bradford Pear Bounty Exchange, a project that aims to replace an invasive species of pear tree with native alternatives.

Scottie Scheffler was seen hanging out in a magnolia tree during the 2025 Masters on Friday. On the 18th hole, Scheffler sent his drive left, causing it to finally settle under a group of trees ...

Conservationists are again speaking out against Bradford pear trees, saying the popular tree can cause major problems for homeowners. "I decided right then, 'Well, I'm tired of fighting with the tree, ...

The Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana), often called the Bradford pear, is about as divisive as a tree gets. As a lead horticulturist at Conservation Garden Park, I’ve seen this tree be loved and ...