Alberto Ray

However, because Bradford pears keep most of their energy in their shoots and roots, there’s a chance the tree can grow back. You can have… Read More »Will Bradford Pear Tree Grow Back?

Native Alternatives for Bradford Pear & Other Exotic Flowering Trees. For alternatives to these invasive flowering trees: Bradford and callery pears (Pyrus calleryana), as well… Read More »Are There Any Trees Suitable To Replace The Bradford Pear Tree?

Pear trees are deciduous and usually grow to about 12m, though some can reach up to 20m. The crown of the tree is domed and… Read More »How Do I Identify A Pear Tree?

Medium to large trees should be cut down and stumps treated immediately with herbicide to prevent re-sprouting. Effective herbicides include glyphosate and triclopyr at a… Read More »How Do I Get Rid Of Callery Pear Trees?

Wild types have huge thorns along the branches that could easily puncture the tire of a car or tractor. Most ornamental cultivars do not produce… Read More »Do Wild Pear Trees Have Thorns?

Both the pads and fruit are edible, (but you might want to remove the spines first ;-). Cold temperature and drought intensify the purple color.… Read More »Is Purple Prickly Pear Edible?

​What does callery pear look like? Callery pear can grow 30-50 feet tall and 20-30 feet wide, with the overall shape of the tree often… Read More »What Does A Callery Pear Look Like?

Plant this cactus in full sun in any well-drained soil. Purple Prickly Pear is susceptible to cochineal scale, which appears as a white, cottony tuft.… Read More »How Do I Make My Purple Prickly Pear Purple?

Did you know that pears are loaded with dietary fibres which help keep the skin glowing, smooth and soft? Here are some ways in which… Read More »Is Pears Good For Face?