Bradford (also known as Callery) pear trees are a pretty sight, but produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio.

The upside? "Pears" are at lower risk of the diseases that "apples" often face. Then there are those shaped like an hourglass (for women) or rectangle (for men). These people tend to carry extra ...

a disease affecting pear and apple trees. It then quickly became a favorite in landscaping because of its adaptability, flowering, fall color and rounded crown. What's the difference between ...