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Bradford Pear Banned: Carolinas Fight Invasive Tree Crisis
5/3/2025
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- The Bradford pear tree, once celebrated, is now a notorious invader threatening local ecosystems in the Carolinas. South Carolina took a stand by banning its sale in 2024, while North Carolina offered a removal bounty in 2022. To restore balance, experts urge planting native species, with a Native Plant Sale in Conway set for May 3, 2025.