Hall of Shame

Bradford pears caught in their worst moments.

A Bradford pear tree with wilted, brown leaves and broken branches after a storm.
A Bradford pear tree with wilted, brown leaves and broken branches after a storm.
Close-up of Bradford pear flowers emitting a strong, unpleasant odor in a suburban yard.
Close-up of Bradford pear flowers emitting a strong, unpleasant odor in a suburban yard.
A barren patch of earth beneath a Bradford pear tree where no plants can grow.
A barren patch of earth beneath a Bradford pear tree where no plants can grow.
A Bradford pear tree with multiple weak crotches splitting apart under the weight of branches.
A Bradford pear tree with multiple weak crotches splitting apart under the weight of branches.

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What readers say about pearaware

I never realized how much trouble Bradford pears cause until I found pearaware. Their insights are spot on and eye-opening.

Amy Lee
A thoughtful woman reading a blog on her tablet in a cozy living room.
A thoughtful woman reading a blog on her tablet in a cozy living room.

Austin TX

The bloom tracker helped me avoid the worst stinky weeks. Plus, the hall of shame made me laugh while learning about these invasive trees.

A cheerful man outdoors pointing at a blooming Bradford pear tree with a smartphone in hand.
A cheerful man outdoors pointing at a blooming Bradford pear tree with a smartphone in hand.
Jon Ray

Denver CO

★★★★★
★★★★★
Close-up of a Bradford pear tree with wilted leaves and fallen blooms scattered on the ground beneath.
Close-up of a Bradford pear tree with wilted leaves and fallen blooms scattered on the ground beneath.

Nature's warning.

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