Flowers and trees are starting to bloom across Ohio, but not all things in bloom are a good thing.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – They’re a tree you won’t see in many nurseries anymore. The Callery pear and its variations are all over the state, with ongoing efforts by environmental organizations to remove ...

CINCINNATI — As blooms begin to open across the region, Cincinnati Parks is warning about a certain tree that’s becoming a real problem in the area: The Callery pear tree. At first glance, they look ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Bradford pear tree is a tale of good intentions gone bad. This common flowering tree does have ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation will begin its 2026 Callery Pear Buyback Program to stop the growth of the invasive ...

This year’s Reduce One Invasive Challenge from the county’s invasive species organization MC-IRIS targets Bradford pear tree and its relatives — grouped as callery pear. Over the past decade, callery ...

The white flowers of Bradford pear trees that bloom every year are an early sign of spring. The trees make for a pretty sight while cruising down a neighborhood street or strolling through the park, ...

Here's what to know about the "incredibly invasive" trees.

Most homeowners look at the trees in their yard and see shade, beauty, maybe even a bit of property value. What they don't ...

SEYMOUR, Tenn. — They’re a nuisance during the spring across East Tennessee and they're known for their pungent scent. It's not a bug — instead, Bradford pear trees have continually been the focus of ...