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 ...

Bradford pear trees were once popular but now considered an invasive species. They smell bad and harm native ecosystems. Why don't we get rid of them?

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

Years of complaints from residents and environmental groups finally led to a law banning one smelly tree and 29 other ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Bradford pear tree, with its fluffy white early-spring blossoms, is a looker. Even the tree's putrid aroma emitted at ...

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

(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 ...

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. However, ...

It's why last year the state put the Terrestrial Plants Rule into effect, banning 44 species of them from the landscaping trade. But experts say there were a few glaring plants left off the list. Most ...

The foul-smelling Bradford pear tree is back in bloom across Illinois. The invasive species is set to be banned statewide ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Callery pear tree, which was once thought to be a decorative and easy-to-care tree, is now on a list of invasive plants that will not be allowed to be planted in Ohio starting ...

An initiative by the Kettering Tree Committee wants to remove the trees from city-owned land and replace them with native ...