When I think about cactus plants, which isn’t very often, I assume that they are located in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.

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

Bradford pear trees stink... literally. But there are many other reasons you will want to remove this invasive, ...

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

“They are widespread in our region,” Wiens said. “Locally, there are at least five species of prickly pear: sprawling, Engelmann’s, pancake, Santa Rita and long-spined.

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 ...

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.

In January 2023, the Ohio Department of Agriculture issued an order to stop the sale and propagation of Callery pear, which also is a member of Ohio’s invasive plant list.

In collaboration with the Rotary Club of York, city crews will replace more than 50 trees in the three-block stretch between Pershing Avenue and Duke Street with serviceberry and male ginkgo trees.

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.

The flowering Bradford Pear trees surround the intersection of Beaver and W. Market Streets on April 2, 2025.

After a tightening list of restrictions since that date, a Stop Sale/Destruction order was issued to plant merchants selling or distributing Callery Pear, also known as a Bradford Pear in 2022.