Over the years, Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) has become one of the most widely planted ornamental trees in the US ... came right on Bradford’s heels. Chanticleer, Autumn Blaze, Aristocrat ...

Last week I touched a nerve with my discussion of ornamental pears and the process of topping to preserve these trees. I rather expected this reaction as I penned the article. I knew I was pushing ...

The Bradford pear tree is a tale of good intentions gone bad. This common flowering tree does have ... varieties known as 'Cleveland Select,' 'Chanticleer,' 'Aristocrat,' 'Autumn Blaze,' and ...