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The fruit of the Bradford pear tree contains hydrogen cyanide, a poisonous chemical that can harm humans and animals. Learn why this fruit is not edible, how it affects wildlife and ecosystems, and what alternatives to plant instead.
Pyrus calleryana, also known as the Callery pear or Bradford pear, is a species of pear tree native to China and Vietnam, [2] in the family Rosaceae. It is most commonly known for its cultivar 'Bradford' and its offensive odor, widely planted throughout the United States and increasingly regarded as an invasive species .
25 Σεπ 2023 · Learn why the Bradford pear tree is an invasive and harmful ornamental plant with foul-smelling flowers, poisonous fruit, and weak branches. Find out the states that have banned this tree and some better options for your garden.
Fruit is non-ornamental and hidden by the foliage. The most notable cultivar is the 'Bradford Pear.' It has strongly ascending branches and is narrower than typical selections of Callery pear. It also develops tight crotches that are likely to be split in half by heavy wind and rainstorms.
Although the ‘Bradford’ pear was originally bred as sterile and thornless, they readily cross-pollinate with other cultivars of callery pears and subsequently produce viable fruit. The ripened fruit is eaten and disseminated by birds, which results in very thorny thickets of wild pear trees.
6 Απρ 2019 · Learn about the Bradford pear, a non-native ornamental tree with white flowers and brown fruits. Find out how to identify, use, and prune this tree to avoid branch breakage and improve its appearance.
Bradford or Callery pear is native to Korea and Japan, and widely planted in North America for its abundance of white, early-blooming flowers and vase-shaped growth form. It is easy to grow, and is widely planted as a street tree.
