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

Ohio and Pennsylvania programs aim to stop the spread of the invasive Callery pear tree, which has taken over the two states ...

However, environmentalists warn that these trees are a threat. Introduced in the mid-1960s, the popular cultivar of Callery pear was once a favorite among landscapers. They were also pest ...

If this sounds familiar, you most likely encountered a Bradford pear tree. Native to Asia, Bradfords are a cultivated variety of the callery pear. The callery pear was brought to the United States ...