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They might look pretty, but Callery pear trees are an invasive species in the US and have the potential to cause chaos in the ...
While it can produce stunning blooms, this tree’s odor has been compared to dead fish, vomit, and urine, to name just a few ...
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 ...
If you're taking a walk and see a tree covered in beautiful, white blossoms, then you might want to cover your nose. It could be a Bradford Pear tree. Many people find the smell that emits from ...
But beyond its smell, the tree also poses a threat to an area’s natural environment, according to Dickens. “I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you that Bradford pear is a non-native ...
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.
Then, when you got a little closer, you may have thought, "why does that tree smell so bad?" If this sounds familiar, you most likely encountered a Bradford pear tree. Native to Asia, Bradfords ...
Remove Invasives Partnership (RIP) and the Joint Task Force on Invasives put a bounty on invasive Bradford pear trees this ...
The Missouri legislature approved a law that would ban the sale of multiple invasive plants, including burning bush and ...
Bradford pear trees form thick stands that prevent sunlight from nourishing native plants, which turn provide food and habitats for wildlife. Widely considered to be a malodorous tree, the smell ...