The first thing that’s wrong with a Bradford pear is its structure. They have huge heavy limbs that all radiate out from one point. That makes the tree exceptionally weak and ...

OSU Extension recommends these native trees to plant as an alternative to the pretty but harmful Bradford pear trees: The ...

The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees.

Although their early March blooms make them popular for many homeowners, some experts say the Bradford pear can have a ...

Residents who wish to remove Bradford pear trees from their property are encouraged to contact a licensed tree professional ...

Leaving selected vertical shoots helps keep apple and pear trees with fewer water sprouts. Whenever you make a pruning cut, you are communicating with the tree. If you keep in mind auxin flow from ...

On this date, citizens who register with a photo of a cut down Callery pear tree from their property will receive a free native tree. A Bradford pear in a lawn. “As we prepare for spring ...

Another spring bloomer is the Bradford pear, Pyrus calleryana, or Callery pear. As you are riding along the road this spring, look for the neat and tidy Bradford pear in full bloom. Then ...

Can you please explain? I admit it can be confusing, but there is a significant difference between topping a tree and pruning to control size. Topping (sometimes called “heading”) a tree ...