This tree may have beautiful white flowers, but it's considered invasive in many states and will outcompete native trees.

The Callery pear tree is starting to bloom across the state and is easy to spot along about any local roadway because of its brilliant white flowers, but they’ve become a beautiful problem.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An invasive tree species that is illegal to plant in Ohio has begun to bloom, and will soon fill the air with a distinctive odor that many liken to rotting fish. Callery ...