Across the Upstate, the fluffy white blooms of Bradford pear trees are beginning to show up, causing delight for some and pure hatred for others.Why is a tree, described a few decades ago as “ideal” ...

You are probably referring to the Bradford pear. While they are beautiful and quite popular, they have a dark side. But first, let’s talk about what they are and how they got here. The Bradford Pear ...

A row of Bradford pear trees with white flowers - Jilllang/Getty Images Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana) and flowering dogwood trees (Cornus florida) are easy to spot during the early spring and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On Jan. 7, Ohio joined the ranks of several other states in completely banning the sale and planting of the Callery pear tree. This tree is most easily recognizable in early spring, ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the first signs of spring is the white flowers blooming on a Bradford pear tree. However, some lawmakers highlight that these trees are bad for Tennessee. The ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — The spring season is underway, and many Missouri plants and trees will be blooming with color. Unfortunately, one invasive tree species will also be prominent along roadways and other ...

Bringing the Bradford pear tree to Maine seemed like a good idea at the time. Fast-growing with early spring blooms of white flowers, the tree, also called callery pear, is a popular ornamental in the ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – When people think of spring, they often picture flowers and trees blooming. And if you live in the U.S. Northeast, Midwest or South, you have probably seen a medium-sized tree ...

Two Bradford pear trees side by side in full bloom in front of a house - The Old Major/Shutterstock Nothing alerts you more to the onset of spring than a pretty blossoming tree that's just demanding ...

CLEMSON — Daylight saving time has arrived with its longer days perfect for walks to soak in the sunshine, catch sight of the spring blooms and take in the fresh air with a hint of … what is that?

World War II had just ended, incomes were skyrocketing, the Baby Boom was underway — and Americans were reveling in first-time homeownership and the mass marketing of automobiles. The post-war ...