Why do Bradford pear trees smell. Widely considered to be a malodorous tree, the smell is all about wanting to be attractive. The flowers are emitting that odor to attract pollinators, like blowflies.

Bradford pear trees are invasive. While they may be pretty to look at around your neighborhood, Bradford pear trees are an invasive species, and their beauty is one of the problems.

Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and what you can plant instead.

Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to know.

The tree was introduced to the U.S. to assist in developing fire blight resistance in European pear trees. These trees, which can grow between 30 to 60 feet tall, are easily identifiable by their ...

CINCINNATI — Flowers and trees are starting to bloom across Ohio, but not all things in bloom are a good thing. The Callery pear tree is starting to bloom across the state and is easy to spot ...

Despite its drawbacks, the Callery pear still provides some environmental benefits, such as erosion control, carbon sequestration, and limited food sources for wildlife. Reviled. Despised.

Bradford pear trees are considered malodorous, according to the Spruce, a home and garden site. Ironically, the foul odor that drifts from the trees’ white or pink flowers is to attract pollinators.

A state rule last year banned 44 species of invasive plants in Indiana. But there were a few exemptions to the list: notably, the Bradford pear.

The Bosc pear, which is particularly popular for baking, suffered the worst of all, with a crop yield that is down 60%. Courtesy of Fructibus, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Nike’s 'Prickly Pear' golf shoes feature a colorful depiction of a cactus, but that’s about the only place you’ll find spikes on this shoe.