Not every fruit tree can withstand temperatures as cold as 40 degrees below zero. This one can, which may be unsurprising considering where it was discovered.

As of January 2023, it became illegal to plant, grow, and sell the Callery pear in the state of Ohio due to its invasive nature. This Callery pear plant, or the Bradford pear, is an ornamental species ...

The Callery pear or Bradford pear is at the top of my list of trees you should not plant. I’ll tell you this: I have one in my backyard. Note: I did not plant this tree (it came with my house). What ...

Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types: European and Asian. This distinction is not just about origin but also the fruit they produce. Fruit from Asian pears is usually crunchy and round or ...

At Tamura Orchards, fourth-generation farmer Lesley Tamura blends heritage, hard work, and modern leadership in her family ...

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. However, ...

This spring, South Carolina residents can replace their Bradford pear trees with native trees for free. Buying or selling Bradford pears in the state of South Carolina will become illegal starting on ...

A Bradford Pear tree in front of Granville Elementary School on North Granger Street. Licking County Pollinator Pathway put a "bounty" on the invasive trees and will give residents who cut them down ...

OK, OK, enough about Bradford Pear trees being a menace to society and good landscaping. We all know — or should — they’re so bad the state of South Carolina will give you another kind of tree if you ...

Chilling hours is probably the No. 1 thing you need to look at before deciding which fruit tree you want to plant in your ...

Knowing how to prune a pear tree is essential as December approaches. The colder weather is the perfect time to shape your ...