South Carolina’s Forestry Commission and Clemson Extension are launching the 2026 Bradford Pear Bounty to combat the invasive Bradford pear trees notorious for their foul-smelling spring blooms, storm-prone branches, and role in spreading the aggressive Callery pear across the Southeast.
Program Details
Homeowners can swap up to five Bradford pears for free native replacement trees on a one-for-one basis, with pre-registration required due to limited supplies. The Mount Pleasant event runs Saturday, February 28, from 8-11 a.m. at the Farmers Market (645 Coleman Blvd.), also accepting Chinese tallow trees. Similar exchanges are set for Columbia and Greenville—first-come, first-served.
Why Remove Them?
These non-native trees,…..