If you're looking for an easy-going, low-maintenance fruit tree for your yard, a pear tree is a great option. If you're ...

Bradford pear trees are banned in Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. More states are looking to ban the trees, best known for their stinky smell.

Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types: European and Asian. This distinction is not just about origin but also the fruit they produce.

The tree was introduced to the U.S. to assist in developing fire blight resistance in European pear trees. These trees, which can grow between 30 to 60 feet tall, are easily identifiable by their ...