That ammonia-like scent in the air might be linked to a tree that was once believed to be sterile trying to maintain its family line. In late March and early April, Bradford pear trees don’t just ...

A central Ohio organization has put a bounty on an invasive tree known for its fishy scent, offering to help residents pay to ...

Indiana is taking decisive action to curb the spread of the Callery pear, a popular but destructive invasive tree species ...

New Jersey's beautiful but infamously smelly Bradford pear trees are one of several invasive species banned in the state by a ...

Skip the Bradford pear. Try serviceberry, dogwood, blackgum, or fringe tree for blooms, fall color, and fewer headaches.

We made it to Friday. Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 70. There’s a funky springtime smell stinking up the city of Philadelphia. We traced the source to a peculiar type of tree. And Uber is ...

Although they are pretty, Bradford pear trees are smelly and invasive. They are tolerant to the range of soil types and ...

Although Philly is full of smells at all times, there’s one in particular you may have noticed lately – Bradford Pear trees.

Bradford pear trees were once popular but now considered an invasive species. They smell bad and harm native ecosystems. Why ...

The Callery pear tree’s aesthetically pleasing, upward-facing branch structure meant limbs would rip and fly off during storms, threatening to injure people and damage cars and homes. Kelly Oten / ...

Pear trees are a charming addition to any garden, and are renowned for their sweet fruit and stunning seasonal displays. During the spring, they showcase beautiful, fragrant blossoms that attract ...

That was certainly the case for one homeowner, who brought in some heavy metal to kiss their Bradford pear goodbye. In the ...