The South Carolina Forestry Commission is looking to replace trees that often emit a foul odor when they begin to bloom in ...

They're a tree you won't see in many nurseries anymore. The Bradford pear and its variations are all over the country, with ongoing efforts by environmental organizations to remove them. They're a ...

There’s no better way to say it — Bradford Pear trees stink. But their smelliness isn’t the only reason to hate them. Kelly Oten, an NC State Extension forest health specialist, talked to us about ...

Springtime means a flourish of color in the Tar Heel State as trees come into bloom, but one tree in particular—the Bradford pear—is an unwelcome visitor to the area. Bradford pear trees are not ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department ...

(NEXSTAR) — There is something idyllic about walking down a tree-lined street, especially in spring when blooms are bursting. It’s why visitors from far and wide flock to Washington, D.C., every ...

A popular tree in the Wichita area could be the thing that’s stinking up your yard. Callery pear trees, commonly called Bradford pears, are known for their white blooms. But while they’re pretty to ...

As warm weather returns to Kansas, so does a distinctive springtime odor that many liken to rotting fish. The overwhelming aroma is the result of an invasive species. The Callery pear tree, which ...

If you've ever enjoyed a springtime walk only to be hit with a foul odor akin to rotting fish, you might have come across a Bradford pear. The notoriously stinky trees with bright white springtime ...