Japanese knotweed can grow several inches a day, is so aggressive that it is nearly impossible to eradicate, and is lowering property values worldwide.

Some plants may look appealing at first, but become costly landscaping headaches. These common choices can be invasive, messy ...

Japanese Honeysuckle, Callery Pears and other non-native plants can be a nuisance in your garden, and soon they could be ...

Garden centers have also been a factor. A 2023 study by the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that many plant ...

bradford-pear-tree-new-englandWhy do people say that Bradford Pears are bad? Besides the scent, the Bradford pear trees pose an ecological threat to native plants, said Karro Frost, a plant ...

Why are Bradford pear trees banned in Massachusetts Besides the scent, the Bradford pear trees pose an ecological threat to native plants, said Karro Frost, a plant restoration biologist with ...

Another issue is the fact that the Bradford pear produces a large number of flowers and fruit. Birds will eat the fruit and then move the seeds around, allowing the plant to spread.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — While the Callery pear tree (also known as the Bradford pear tree) may look and smell nice, local experts are encouraging residents to not plant this invasive tree.

Most notably? The Bradford pear tree. This plant, favored by landscapers for its beautiful white blooms and stately appearance, is one of Indiana's most criminal invasive species.

As of January 2023, it became illegal to plant, grow and sell the Bradford pear, or Callery pear, in Ohio due to its invasive nature, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.