I bought my house around this time last year and wasn't aware that I have a fruit-bearing tree in my backyard until I found my dog snacking on these recently. Can anyone identify?
Its that tree that smells awful when the flowers bloom, depending on where you live i heard states will donate you a native tree if you cut this one down since it spreads like crazy and outcompetes native plants
GravesDiseaseGirl
Idk your nails are cute tho
nivenfan
Bradford Pear fruit, I think.
falgfalg
Bradford pear/ callery pear. if you live in the US, please cut it down. A very invasive and destructive plant whose flowers smell like semen.
AshigoxX
can we see the dog
faerybones
I thought it came from the dog
Ryte4flyte1
In the first photo I think Bob Barker would be proud.
RevolutionaryRide299
Bradford pear! The trees are invasive, and the fruit is bitter if eaten raw. If you live in any part of America, I highly advise cutting down the tree if you are able to and have the materials to do so. If it’s fruiting at the moment and you want to use the fruit, you can use those tiny pears for making into jams or syrups for drinks or pastries. The flowers are known to smell like one of three things based on studies, nothing, that white “stuff”, or fish. I personally think it just smells horrible, but the reason it smells the way it does is that it attracts flies to pollinate itself instead of your typical nicer smelling floral trees or plants. And just like a lot of pears, it is midly toxic for pets, so try not to let any of your your dog eat any more, and if he starts showing signs of feeling sick, take him to the vet
Eastern_Government41
It’s a pear. Some people use them to make wine. My dog likes to snack on them too. If you can find the really ripe and mushy ones they are tasty! Btw I love my tree and I will not be cutting it down. 😊
evapotranspire
Hey OP – the invasiveness of Callery pear depends on where in the US you are. Here in Northern California, where I live, it is not invasive. It is a popular street tree and city park tree. I have many in my neighborhood, and they have beautiful foliage in the fall.
LordOfTheLume
In the words of little john.
ConstantGeographer
Bradford pears are toxic for dogs and small animals as they contain arsenic. Dumbass ornamental and have no business being planted anywhere.
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Callery pear. Burn the seeds.
Its that tree that smells awful when the flowers bloom, depending on where you live i heard states will donate you a native tree if you cut this one down since it spreads like crazy and outcompetes native plants
Idk your nails are cute tho
Bradford Pear fruit, I think.
Bradford pear/ callery pear. if you live in the US, please cut it down. A very invasive and destructive plant whose flowers smell like semen.
can we see the dog
I thought it came from the dog
In the first photo I think Bob Barker would be proud.
Bradford pear! The trees are invasive, and the fruit is bitter if eaten raw. If you live in any part of America, I highly advise cutting down the tree if you are able to and have the materials to do so. If it’s fruiting at the moment and you want to use the fruit, you can use those tiny pears for making into jams or syrups for drinks or pastries. The flowers are known to smell like one of three things based on studies, nothing, that white “stuff”, or fish. I personally think it just smells horrible, but the reason it smells the way it does is that it attracts flies to pollinate itself instead of your typical nicer smelling floral trees or plants. And just like a lot of pears, it is midly toxic for pets, so try not to let any of your your dog eat any more, and if he starts showing signs of feeling sick, take him to the vet
It’s a pear. Some people use them to make wine. My dog likes to snack on them too. If you can find the really ripe and mushy ones they are tasty! Btw I love my tree and I will not be cutting it down. 😊
Hey OP – the invasiveness of Callery pear depends on where in the US you are. Here in Northern California, where I live, it is not invasive. It is a popular street tree and city park tree. I have many in my neighborhood, and they have beautiful foliage in the fall.
In the words of little john.
Bradford pears are toxic for dogs and small animals as they contain arsenic. Dumbass ornamental and have no business being planted anywhere.