Woe to the Callery pear, possibly the most unloved fruit-bearing tree this side of the Garden of Eden. Sales of this Asian native and its best-known cultivar, the Bradford pear, have been banned in ...

Bradford pear trees may be visually appealing, but their drawbacks far outweigh their brief beauty. While their white blooms ...

I had a friend ask me about his Bradford pear this past week. Bradfords across the county are now in full bloom with ...

A bird rests on a Bradford pear tree branch. The trees provide little forage for native species. Over the years, many comparisons have been made to the pungent odor of the Bradford pear tree ...

The Department is once again teaming up with the Missouri Invasive Plants Council to offer the 2025 Callery Pear buyback program. On top of its successful launch in 2019, 630 trees were given away ...

On top of its successful launch in 2019, 630 trees were given away last year. People can register one pear tree between March 17th and April 17th. After sending in proof of removal, they can go to ...

Bradford pear trees are brittle trees that break easily. They're also invasive in many areas, so skip this flowering tree and ...

This delicious pear cake is an Italian classic and is lovely with a cuppa or served with cream as a dessert. Any ripe but firm pears will work. Grease and line the base of a 20cm/8in springform ...