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24 kwi 2015 · Callery pear trees in Pittsburgh. The smell of the invasive trees has been compared to rotting fish and other stinky things. Luke H. Gordon/Flickr. It's springtime in Pittsburgh, and...
In this video, we take a closer look at Callery pear trees, a popular landscaping tree that is known for its distinctive fragrance. While some people describe the smell of Callery pear...
4 maj 2015 · The smell of the invasive trees has been compared to rotting fish and other stinky things. It's springtime in Pittsburgh, and throughout the city, Callery pear trees are sprouting...
14 kwi 2024 · A possibly smelly callery pear tree in Denver's North Captiol Hill neighborhood. April 10, 2024. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite. The stink comes from its primary pollinator.
Their dense clusters of white blossoms are conspicuous in early spring, with an odor often compared to rotting fish or semen. [10][11][12][13] Individuals tend to flower young, exhibit quick growth, and create seeds that are dispersed primarily through birds. [14]
10 kwi 2024 · Why do Callery pears stink? The Denver Botanic Gardens told FOX31 that portions of flowers, like the ones on the Callery pears, produce smells that best attract its pollinators.
17 mar 2021 · It smells a bit rotten, kind of a fishy odor. But why does such a stunning natural creation like the Bradford pear tree smell so bad? Dale Dickens, registered forester and Urban Forestry...
