The Callery pear tree is starting to bloom across the state and is easy to spot along about any local roadway because of its brilliant white flowers, but they’ve become a beautiful problem.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation is working to combat the growing problem of invasive Callery pear trees. Francis Skalicky with the Missouri Department of Conservation ...

One of the most well-known ornamental trees in our region is now banned in Ohio. A new agricultural law focuses on a common pear tree in the area.

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 them.

At first glance, Callery Pear trees look really pretty, but they’re actually highly invasive and can be harmful to native plants and flowers.

Conservationists are again speaking out against Bradford pear trees, saying the popular tree can cause major problems for homeowners.

Local News The issue with Bradford pear trees, and why they're more than a smelly problem The Tennessee Invasive Plant Council has named the Callery pear family as an established threat.

Bradford and other callery pear species have been banned for sale in Ohio. Plenty of native replacements can provide spring blooms in your Northeast Ohio garden.

Common Problems The highly problematic Bradford pear tree is well-known for its uncontrollable spread and susceptibility to limb breakage.

They're a tree you won't see at many nurseries anymore. The Callery Pear and its variations are all over the state, with ongoing efforts by environmental organizations to remove them. Imported ...