Bradford pear trees are a pretty sight, but they produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio. Here's what to ...

Saucer magnolias are among the first trees to bloom in spring. This one is at the Dallas Arboretum.(Courtesy the Dallas Arboretum) In a city with often-mild fall colors and a downright dreary ...

Cherry blossom season has begun blooming in Washington, D.C. as cherry trees reach just one step away ... Columbia's Tidal Basin cherry blossoms to fall between March 28-31 this year.

Washington's National Cherry Blossom Festival is underway. Michigan hosts the National Cherry Festival in June.

Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees, the most common type along the Tidal Basin, are open.

When the Bradford pear trees are in bloom in early spring ... The unpleasant smell lingers until the white flowers fall off. That’s not the only reason Bradford pear trees are problematic.

She explained that after the trees bloom, they will stay preserved for longer if the weather veers cold, and the flowers may fall if it rains. However, she said the trees are accustomed to fluctua ...

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open. Peak bloom varies annually ...

Cool and calm weather can extend the length of blooming period, but a rainy, windy day can cause the blossoms to fall abruptly. A late frost can prevent the trees from blooming altogether.