Question: I have noticed a lot of white blooming trees in the woods and fields these past few weeks. What kind of trees are they? Answer: Those that have populated both forest and field are Callery ...

This spring, South Carolina residents can replace their Bradford pear trees with native trees for free. Buying or selling Bradford pears in the state of South Carolina will become illegal starting on ...

It's the late 1940s. World War II has ended, the Baby Boom is in full swing, and incomes are rising, making first-time homeownership possible for many. Cars are being marketed to the masses, so ...

Growing and maintaining apple and pear trees is a rewarding experience for any gardener or citrus lover. Besides yielding yummy fruits, the trees can beautify your yard or garden with their flowering ...

As you drive around town this time of year, one of the first trees to bloom is the Bradford, or Callery, pear tree. They are covered in big white flowers and, with nothing else blooming yet, you can ...

Many homeowners enjoy growing their own fruit, but they have also learned that they require a lot of care to approach the quality of products obtained from a commercial orchard or grocery store.

Callery pear trees made their debut in the United States in 1908 at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in Jamaica Plain. Now the species is facing a possible ban in Massachusetts. “They form ...