Common Name
Callery pear
Bradford pear
Plant Form
Medium Trees
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Considered Invasive?
Yes
Threat Level
Medium
Additional Info
Notes: Originally brought to the United States to combat disease affecting the common pear, this non-native tree, including the popular ‘Bradford’ cultivar, is now planted in high density in a variety of urban and suburban settings. It can spread aggressively outside cultivation. The National Park and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services consider it a plant invader of Mid-Atlantic natural areas.
Method of removal: Hack and squirt