The Bradford pear (Pyrus callerana "Bradford") was originally developed as a way to help control fire blight in pear trees. Fire blight can be a devastating bacterial disease in fruit trees. In the ...

Consider growing 'Bartlett' for large spaces, 'D'Anjou' for smaller spaces, and 'Bosc' for a unique and sweet variety. Crisp, ...

Bradford pear trees may be visually appealing, but their drawbacks far outweigh their brief beauty. While their white blooms ...

Woe to the Callery pear, possibly the most unloved fruit-bearing tree this side of the Garden of Eden. Sales of this Asian native and its best-known cultivar, the Bradford pear, have been banned in ...

Pear trees are easy to grow and very versatile ... It is important to choose the right variety for your US hardiness zone. Also, pears are grafted onto particular rootstock to dictate their ...

A new pear variety with a 300-year history is now available after it was discovered in a garden. The 'Treburrow Pear' was found thriving in a farmhouse kitchen garden. In 2015, it was identified as a ...

Piqa is a unique pear with vibrant red skin that is crisp and juicy. The striking color sets it apart from many other pear ...

Tru-Cape South Africa apples are sold locally, and thanks to strategic company decisions, the apple varieties preferred by ...

Pears are normally sold hard as they bruise easily. They will ripen in a few days at room temperature, but turn woolly if over-ripe. Pears are served cooked or raw, but in either case toss in a ...

Tetsuya Hashimoto’s pear orchard, Hashimoto Nashien, has grown the Niitaka variety for decades. Popular as gifts because of their sweetness and large size, Niitaka pears are picked in September ...