The flowering pear tree is a visual headline signaling the return of spring and approach of summer. But this year, it’s making another headline -- as an invasive species.

What to Plant Instead of a Bradford Pear Tree There are many beautiful native trees that are better alternatives with pretty flowers, autumn color, and attractive forms, Huber says. Just be sure ...

A: Ornamental flowering pear trees are everywhere in the South. There are several varieties that can have different mature shapes and slightly different bloom patterns.

Unlike oak and other hardwood trees that can live more than a century, Bradford pears typically only live 15 to 20 years, or at least by that age, experts say they start splitting and falling apart.

Flowering pear trees that go by various names: Bradford, Callery, Cleveland Select. But most tree experts agree that a flowering pear tree by any name is a bad idea. The cultivars interbreed and ...

Be sure to select only to resistant varieties including “Bradford” and “Cleveland Select.” For information about trees or Arbor Day and Arbor Week celebrations, call 909-798-9384.

That’s actually the good news. In an attempt to extend the lifespan of this despicable tree, other varieties such as Cleveland Select, etc. were introduced. These trees will live for about 25 years.

In 2023, it will be illegal to sell or plant all varieties of Callery pear trees in the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

That’s actually the good news. In an attempt to extend the lifespan of this despicable tree, other varieties such as Cleveland Select, etc. were introduced. These trees will live for about 25 years.

That’s actually the good news. In an attempt to extend the lifespan of this despicable tree, other varieties such as Cleveland Select, etc. were introduced. These trees will live for about 25 years.

That’s actually the good news. In an attempt to extend the lifespan of this despicable tree, other varieties such as Cleveland Select, etc. were introduced. These trees will live for about 25 years.