This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Controlling Callery pear trees after World War II surge
After World War II a surge in homeownership and suburbia popularized Callery pear plantings. The species, introduced from Asia in the early 1900s, faced later issues as sterile Bradford cultivars bred for rapid growth produced cross pollination, fruit, and seed drop. Stronger cultivars like Cleveland Select and Aristocrat were developed, but removal remains challenging without a precise method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Asia
Bradford
United States
Cleveland