A Bradford pear tree in bloom is a sure sign that springtime is in the air. You may have noticed the trees by the delicate white flowers they carry, adding to the beautiful seasonal backdrop.

Meet the Bradford pear tree. As of January 2023, it became illegal to plant, grow, and sell this tree in Ohio due to its invasive nature. Ohioans are encouraged to get rid of them if they're found.

Question: My 12-year-old Bradford pear tree's leaves are turning light green and crinkling up, and some look yellowish. A horticulturist says some sort of blight is infecting Bradford pears.

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.

First, Bradford pears rarely live beyond or even up to 20 years so Bonnie’s tree is probably in decline which makes it susceptible to pests and diseases. The problem with the leaves seems to be ...

Q: My beautiful Bradford pear tree has been gradually dropping its leaves all spring and summer.What would cause this and can I do anything to stop it? A: If there are no spots on the leaves and ...

How to Remove a Bradford Pear Tree If you’d like to get rid of an existing Bradford pear tree (especially before it reaches its mature height of 30 to 60 feet tall), you’ll need to cut it down ...

Now, as to the accursed Bradford pear tree – as I said, I have one of them in my front yard. It’s right next to my driveway, where I park my car, so if it ever splits and comes crashing down ...

QUESTION: I have a Bradford pear that is about six years old and is about 20 feet tall. The bottom has about half the leaves it normally has in spring, while the top has the normal full foliage.

Proper pruning is actually good for a 'Bradford' pear. These are weakly branched trees to start with, ... just before the trees leaf out. You can also do it after the tree blooms, ...

Consider a hawthorn, serviceberry, or crabapple for a tree with flowers like the Bradford pear. If you're after a similar leaf structure, try planting a Florida maple or chalk maple tree.