With spring finally here in Ohio, you may have noticed those trees with the white flowers are already blooming on your street or at the local park. But starting next year, expect to see fewer of them.

The snarl of a chainsaw never sounds sweeter than when slicing through the trunk of a nasty Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana). I have railed against the spring-blooming, white-flowering tree for years.

Pink flowering trees create a focal point in the garden, offering outstanding color and eye-catching blooms. These trees also ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's officially spring in Greater Cincinnati, meaning you've probably seen white-flowering Callery pear trees blooming all over ...

As of 2023, it is illegal to sell, plant or grow Callery pear trees in Ohio, with similar bans to hit other states in 2024. By Ryan W. McEwan / The Conversation Published Mar 8, 2023 9:00 PM EST This ...