If you're looking for an easy-going, low-maintenance fruit tree for your yard, a pear tree (Pyrus sp.) is a great possibility. Botanically speaking, all pear trees are part of the Pyrus genus within ...

Regular pruning enhances yields and supports the health of a thriving pear tree. Pear trees produce juicy, sweet fruit, which can be enjoyed fresh, canned, or used in a wide array of recipes. To ...

Knowing how to prune a pear tree is essential as December approaches. The colder weather is the perfect time to shape your ...

White flowers, lustrous dark green leaves and fast-growing genes — what a perfect combination of characteristics for a tree. Think again. More than 230 Bradford pear trees are planted on borough-owned ...

Q. I have an ornamental pear tree. This tree is 7 years old, and I have tried everything to get rid of the suckers. I spent last summer digging with a pitchfork, following the roots from the trunk and ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - They have been among the most popular ornamental tree varieties in northeast Kansas for a number of years. Now, efforts are underway to curb the growth of Bradford pear trees in ...