Bradford pear trees are considered malodorous, according to the Spruce, a home and garden site. The foul odor that drifts from the trees’ white or pink flowers is to attract pollinators.

Updated: Mar 18, 2025 / 04:03 PM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is once again helping get rid of those smelly, invasive Bradford pear trees.

Also known as Bradford pear trees, Conservation officials noted that the Callery’s white flowers in spring give a visual attractiveness to the non-native, invasive trees. however, they pose a ...

Foresters across the country are asking private landowners for help saving white oak trees, and Missourians have eagerly answered the call. More than 40 people recently signed up to help the ...

If you want to be happy for life, plant trees.” White Oak essential for Missouri wildlife and economy Mike Fiaoni supervises the George O. White State Forest Nursery in Licking, Missouri.

Features: Offers clusters of white or pink flowers in late spring, followed by bright red berries in fall. Suitability: Adaptable to various soil conditions and provides excellent wildlife habitat.

Bradford pear trees are considered malodorous, according to the Spruce, a home and garden site. Ironically, the foul odor that drifts from the trees’ white or pink flowers is to attract pollinators.

ARNOLD, Mo. — Late every spring, tropical trees start to pop up all over the St. Louis area. Most palms don't and won't grow in Missouri or Illinois. "Weather is the issue," explains David Knoll ...

They are some of the first trees to flower in the spring with white, pink or lavender blooms depending on the variety. They can reach a mature height of 25 feet, but that can take a while.

Schweiss said white oak is critical for both Missouri wildlife and the state forest products industry. “Oaks are valuable for more than 100 different kinds of wildlife out there.