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Bradford Pear
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Bradford Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Honeybees visit Bradford pear primarily for its abundant, high-quality pollen during early spring bloom in April-May, providing a crucial early-season boost before many native plants flower; nectar yields are minimal. This non-native tree is highly invasive in eastern U.S. states, spreading via bird-dispersed seeds, so beekeepers may need to support removal efforts to favor native forage plants.

Nectarlow
Pollenhigh
BloomApril–May
Zones5-9
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeAsia — naturalized in North America
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