Pear trees are a charming addition to any garden, and are renowned for their sweet fruit and stunning seasonal displays. During the spring, they showcase beautiful, fragrant blossoms that attract ...

The world’s first Arbor Day was declared April 10, 1872. J. Sterling Morton, the Secretary of the Territory of Nebraska, established the day to promote the idea of planting trees for conservation, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri residents who cut down invasive Callery pear trees on their property can receive a free native tree through a statewide buyback program this spring. The Missouri Department ...

For decades, the stately looking, white-flowered Bradford pear tree had a good reputation. One Topeka-area service organization celebrated Arbor Day in 2011 by planting a Bradford pear. But things ...