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.

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.

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 ...

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.

White flowers are the key characteristic of these types of trees. The trees usually reach 30 to 45 feet in height, and can also have orange and brown spots on the bark.

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.

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.

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.

Flowers of white, pink or deep crimson transform into dainty fruits in yellow, orange, maroon or red. Select a newer variety to ensure good disease- and pest resistance, and plant in full sun.

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.