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Bradford (also known as Callery) pear trees are a pretty sight, but produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio.
No fan of Bradford pears or butterfly bushes, the Master Gardener offers some better alternatives for your yard and the ...
Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and ...
While the profuse show of brilliant white flowers of Callery pear ( Pyrus calleryana) might seem a welcome sight in the still brown and gray landscape of central Ohio in early April, this non-native ...
Hamilton County officials are offering homeowners hundreds of dollars in assistance to help rid the area of Bradford pear ...
Callery pear trees, though once popular, are now illegal to plant, grow or sell in Ohio due to their invasive nature. The trees spread easily as birds eat their fruit and disperse the seeds widely.
tree lines, along fences, mulched areas and even in flower gardens. Mike Hogan Seedlings of Callery pear routinely sprout in my perennial bed and herb garden each spring, likely planted by the ...
But did you know it's actually illegal to plant, grow and sell Callery pear trees in Ohio due to their invasive nature? So why are they banned in Ohio? And why do they smell? Here's what you ...
It’s time to phase this tree out in favor of better adapted or native trees,” writes one Utah horticulturist. “We need to ...
A garden with fruit trees is a delight for many, especially when filled with their beautiful bounty. The joy of picking an ...
Kansas isn't the only state that has blocked the Callery pear tree from growing, as Ohio made it illegal for residents to plant, sell or grow them as well. The trees have been banned from Ohio ...