According to the Massachusetts Legacy Tree Program, the Endicott Pear Tree – a European pear tree named Pyrus communis – was planted between 1632 and 1649 by the first governor of the Massachusetts ...

Prickly pears are a fantastic wild fruit, but the tiny thorns called glochids make them challenging to harvest. In this video ...

Do you know that you can grow a peach tree from a seed and enjoy the benefits of fresh fruit from your own garden? If you ...

Bradford Pear trees, known for their foul-smelling blossoms, are considered an invasive species. Alternatives like chokecherry and serviceberry are recommended. If you're taking a walk and see a ...

Bradford pear trees give off an unpleasant odor, though they do look pretty. Bradford pear trees are an invasive species, and their beauty is one of the problems. Have you gone on a walk around ...

ODNR says Callery pear trees have numerous cultivated varieties that can cross-pollinate with each other and produce viable fruit. The most commonly used cultivar is Bradford. Other common ...

Though it should be smelling pleasant this time of the year, you might walk past the Bradford pear tree and hold your breath. As of January 2023, it became illegal to plant, grow and sell the ...

Bare rooted pears can be planted at the onset of the rainy season and pear trees need good light levels to produce fruit and will thrive in a sunny and sheltered spot. They can grow as specimen ...

Arias has been in the marketing business for various fruits for 25 years, and she said pears often take a backseat to apples and cherries in Washington’s fruit orchards. “In my opinion ...

some of the best pears you'll ever have, but the fruit and cheese and fruit of the month club options also make great gifts for anyone on your list who loves to eat. I visited the Maui Gold farm a ...

Fun fact, which explains a lot: Pears are one of the few types of fruit that don’t ripen on the tree, according to USA Pears, a website run by a group representing growers in the Northwest.