Object Details Artist Raymond Baxter Dowden, American, 1905–1982 Catalogue Status Research in Progress Description A bird on a branch of a pear tree. Other birds, a cow, and figures in the background.

At almost 400 years old, the Endicott Pear Tree in Danvers is believed to be the oldest living cultivated fruit tree in all of North America.

May 09, 2025 Who's next in line for an Eagles contract extension? Reed Blankenship, several others are eligible for long-term deals, but there are reasons they won't get them.

Ohio and Pennsylvania programs aim to stop the spread of the invasive Callery pear tree, which has taken over the two states and threatens native species.

Watch our Costa Rica video to discover how a white‑winged dove nesting in a hanging plant—and wildlife visiting tree cavities—naturally fertilize soil, balancing plant damage with nutrient gains.

Voices: It’s time for Utah to phase out this stinky, dangerous and overplanted tree Overplanting Callery pears has not only led to unpleasant springtime odor, but to the rise of disease and city ...

Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and what you can plant instead.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An invasive tree species that is illegal to plant in Ohio has begun to bloom, and will soon fill the air with a distinctive odor that many liken to rotting fish. Callery ...

Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to know.

The City of Reno's Urban Forestry Commission cares for 2,140 Bradford pear trees. That makes it the most common publicly maintained tree in the city, at about 8% of the total inventory. That doesn ...