At least 12 people called or stopped by this week with concerns regarding their ornamental pear trees. Interestingly, all were experiencing the same problem. They were witnessing dieback throughout ...

A Bradford pear tree in bloom is a sure sign that springtime is in the air. You may have noticed the trees by the delicate white flowers they carry, adding to the beautiful seasonal backdrop. However, ...

Last year on Facebook, we made a tongue-in-cheek post about Bradford pear trees, suggesting the proper way to prune a Bradford was to get your chainsaw and make a horizontal cut, flush with the ground ...

A microscopic organism that thrives in the most inhospitable environments on the planet could become a weapon against fire blight, a disease that can devastate Pacific Northwest apple and pear ...