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Tracking the ongoing campaign against America's most persecuted tree.
Official Statements
March 28, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Bradford Pear Society today announced the launch of bradfordpearsociety.org, a comprehensive digital platform dedicated to the preservation and advocacy of Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford.' "For too long, the Bradford Pear has been silenced," said founder Dr. Harold Pearson. "Today, the tree gets a voice. A loud, fragrant voice."
March 15, 2026
The Bradford Pear Society issued a formal statement condemning Kansas's forthcoming ban on the import and transport of Pyrus calleryana, set to take effect January 1, 2027. "First they came for the Bradford Pears in Ohio, and I said nothing — because I did not live in Ohio," said General Counsel Ted Callery III. "We will not be silent again."
February 2, 2026
Director of Olfactory Relations Margaret Bloom-Whitfield announced a 12-city workshop tour to help Americans develop "a more nuanced appreciation for the Bradford Pear's complex aromatic profile." Workshops will include guided sniffing exercises, aroma wheel training, and a Bradford Pear blossom tasting (not recommended by the FDA). Registration opens March 1.
January 8, 2026
The Bradford Pear Society filed an amicus curiae brief in the landmark case challenging Ohio's ban on Pyrus calleryana sales. The brief argues that the ban violates the First Amendment right to free expression — specifically, "the right to express oneself through ornamental horticulture." Legal experts have called the argument "creative."
Media Coverage
The following articles represent the media's ongoing — and largely unfair — coverage of the Bradford Pear. We present them here for educational purposes and to demonstrate the scale of the propaganda we're fighting.
Hit Piece
"11 Reasons to Avoid Bradford Pear Trees"
Epic Gardening
Olfactory Slander
"The Dreaded Bradford Pear Smell"
HowStuffWorks
Ban Advocacy
"Why Bradford Pear Trees Are Banned"
Gardening Know How
Government Overreach
"Bradford Pear Bounty Program"
Clemson University Extension
Cyberbullying
"Bradford Pears / Semen Trees" (Know Your Meme)
Know Your Meme — a dedicated page of anti-pear harassment
Media inquiries: Contact Candace Petalsworth, Communications Chair, at [email protected]. We are available for interviews, debates, and guided sniffing sessions.
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