It might look pretty when it blooms, but there is one kind of pear tree that spells disaster for your yard. It's best to eradicate this tree before it spreads.

With spring finally here in Ohio, you may have noticed those trees with the white flowers are already blooming on your street or at the local park. But starting next year, expect to see fewer of them.

As an urban landscaping option, a certain ornamental, flowering pear tree might be nice and compact — even with a bit of an odorous downside. After some unfortunate cross-breeding between varieties, ...