The invasive Bradford pear tree is taking over natural habitats. Learn why it's a problem and what native alternatives to ...

Q. I have an Asian pear that I planted several years ago but it has never fruited. This spring it had lots of blooms, but it still doesn’t look like it has set any fruit. Can you tell me what is wrong ...

Plant two pear varieties for best pollination. The flowers of most pear varieties can't pollinate themselves. Instead, they must cross-pollinate with a different variety to develop fruit. A different ...

There's a beautiful but invasive tree that's a common sight along suburban roads. If you have it in your yard, have it ...

Bradford pear trees were once popular but now considered an invasive species. They smell bad and harm native ecosystems. Why ...

Spring is known for flourishing plants and a fresh taste of warmer weather, but for many in the PNW, this tree welcomes ...

Upon first glance, the Bradford pear trees look nice, especially in the spring as they are flowering. They were initially ...

Don Kinzler answers questions about the best time to prune a rose bush and cross-pollination. He also gives a reader a recommendation for an evergreen tree that won't grow taller than 25 feet ...

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NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) – Bradford pear trees are wanted in Licking County – dead, not alive. The Licking County Pollinator Pathway has created a bounty on the invasive trees, offering a “reward” for ...