The snarl of a chainsaw never sounds sweeter than when slicing through the trunk of a nasty Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana). I have railed against the spring-blooming, white-flowering tree for years.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's officially spring in Ohio, meaning you've probably seen white-flowering Callery pear trees blooming all over the region. The ...

The photo shows a chainsaw cutting a towering, white-flowered tree off at the trunk. Kitz loves trees. But as an arborist ...

Beginning this coming week in Greater Columbus, we should start to see the full bloom of one of the most widely planted flowering trees, the Callery pear. The billowy white flowers of this popular and ...

As of 2023, it is illegal to sell, plant or grow Callery pear trees in Ohio, with similar bans to hit other states in 2024. By Ryan W. McEwan / The Conversation Published Mar 8, 2023 9:00 PM EST This ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As warm weather returns to Oklahoma, so does a distinctive springtime odor that many liken to rotting fish. The Callery pear tree, which comes in multiple varieties, including ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – When people think of spring, they often picture flowers and trees blooming. And if you live in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest or South, you have probably seen a medium-sized tree ...

The white blossoms of Bradford pear trees along Market Street have long been a familiar springtime sight in York City, but officials say the beloved trees are no longer healthy or sustainable and it's ...