Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana Decne.)
Also known as Bradford pear.
↑Summary
Widely planted as a street tree in the U.S., this species is native to East Asia and has become invasive across a large range of North America.
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↑Uses
Until recently this tree was widely planted in landscaping, especially as a street tree. The 'Bradford' Cultivar is one of the most widely planted cultivars, and it is often referred to as the "Bradford Pear".
Its use in landscaping has declined because of its invasive potential, propensity to drop limbs on cars or sidewalks, and its foul-smelling blossoms.
↑Links & External Resources
• Pyrus calleryana (Callery Pear) | Illinois Wildflowers (About This Site)
• Pyrus calleryana (Callery Pear) | USDA PLANTS Database (About This Site)
• Pyrus calleryana | Go Botany (About This Site)
• Callery Pear | Virginia Tech Dendrology Factsheets (About This Site)
• Pyrus calleryana | Biota of North America Project (BONAP) (About This Site)
• Pyrus calleryana | NatureServe Explorer (About This Site)
• Pyrus calleryana | Flora of North America (About This Site)
• Pyrus calleryana | Missouri Plants (About This Site)
• Bradford Pear | Maryland Biodiversity Project (About This Site)
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