Comments on: What’s that Smell? http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/ Photographs, quotes and thoughts by Julie Walton Shaver, a lifestyle photographer based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:51:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Carrie Viohl http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1327 Carrie Viohl Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:19:07 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1327 Hahahhah! This is a hilarious, and awesome entry!! The Germans have a similar problem with Female Gingko trees... they are gorgeous, but the smell ...rude. I love your photos, especially the tips of the trees against the blue sky! Hahahhah! This is a hilarious, and awesome entry!!

The Germans have a similar problem with Female Gingko trees… they are gorgeous, but the smell …rude.

I love your photos, especially the tips of the trees against the blue sky!

]]> By: Beth Crook http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1329 Beth Crook Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:54:17 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1329 Ha! You learn something new every day! I would have never guessed that they stink. ;) Ha! You learn something new every day! I would have never guessed that they stink. ;)

]]> By: Jeff Beckman http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1330 Jeff Beckman Mon, 23 Apr 2007 04:08:37 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1330 I can't smell them at all. I think they are perfect in every way. I can’t smell them at all. I think they are perfect in every way.

]]> By: Jules http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1331 Jules Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:49:29 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1331 Don't believe me about the bad qualities of Bradford pear trees? Read what <a href="http://www.treehelp.com/forum/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6944&FORUM_ID=2&CAT_ID=1&Topic_Title=Stinky+Tree&Forum_Title=General+Tree+and+Shrub+Care" rel="nofollow">arborists and foresters have to say about them here.</a> And also <a href="http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/trees/msg0413591610383.html" rel="nofollow">here.</a> And here's another, <a href="http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/invasive_plants/weeds/callery_pear.pdf" rel="nofollow">from the USDA Forestry Service.</a> Ok, and this one's <a href="http://www.epa.gov/reg3esd1/garden/invas.htm" rel="nofollow">from the EPA.</a> I could go on and on all day finding endless resources that advise against planting these trees. Now if only I could follow my own advice and cut mine down, I could stop being a hypocrit. (I am weak-wooded; I have a hard time killing living things.) Don’t believe me about the bad qualities of Bradford pear trees? Read what arborists and foresters have to say about them here. And also here. And here’s another, from the USDA Forestry Service. Ok, and this one’s from the EPA. I could go on and on all day finding endless resources that advise against planting these trees. Now if only I could follow my own advice and cut mine down, I could stop being a hypocrit. (I am weak-wooded; I have a hard time killing living things.)

]]> By: Leah http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1332 Leah Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:03:17 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1332 Julie - love the pics. We were out of town for a few days and returned to find main street in full bloom. It was 75 degrees but it looked as though it had just snowed. White, fluffy and gorgeous. I can get over the smell since it looks so darn pretty. I just love living here. Julie - love the pics. We were out of town for a few days and returned to find main street in full bloom. It was 75 degrees but it looked as though it had just snowed. White, fluffy and gorgeous. I can get over the smell since it looks so darn pretty. I just love living here.

]]> By: Nataly Lemus http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1336 Nataly Lemus Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:09:32 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1336 Oh but they are sooo sooo beautiful! The photo of the trees is awesome! Looks like winter wonderland. Oh but they are sooo sooo beautiful! The photo of the trees is awesome! Looks like winter wonderland.

]]> By: Bill http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1339 Bill Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:21:04 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1339 I also hate this about them... when a strong wind comes along or maybe an ice storm, (which we have here in the South often enough to be a pain), they lose a limb or three and all of a sudden, they are only "half a tree" or less. The tree owners around here unfortunately seldom cut them down at that point. Give me a tall majestic beech tree any day. I also hate this about them… when a strong wind comes along or maybe an ice storm, (which we have here in the South often enough to be a pain), they lose a limb or three and all of a sudden, they are only “half a tree” or less. The tree owners around here unfortunately seldom cut them down at that point. Give me a tall majestic beech tree any day.

]]> By: Jeff Beckman http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1347 Jeff Beckman Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:08:43 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1347 I took a short detour this afternoon to experience Main Street. Perhaps, I may have noticed a feint smell in the air from the Bradfords, but mostly there were aromas from something cooking from one of the restaurants in the first block. I paused in the second block, sniffed hard, but got nothing. Admittedly, it was probably less than a one minute exposure and I then was back on the Lincoln Highway, which seems to also have many Bradfords. I don't own any pear trees, but think they look remarkable :) I took a short detour this afternoon to experience Main Street. Perhaps, I may have noticed a feint smell in the air from the Bradfords, but mostly there were aromas from something cooking from one of the restaurants in the first block. I paused in the second block, sniffed hard, but got nothing. Admittedly, it was probably less than a one minute exposure and I then was back on the Lincoln Highway, which seems to also have many Bradfords.

I don’t own any pear trees, but think they look remarkable :)

]]> By: Jules http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1348 Jules Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:57:16 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1348 Jeff, you're cracking me up! You went out of your way to check out the smell! How cool is THAT? Anyway, it wasn't all that bad today. It's worse when the humidity is high. And I think some people notice it more than others. But I was downtown today too, and didn't smell a thing, so today was a good day! :) Thanks for checking in. I think that's sweet. Jeff, you’re cracking me up! You went out of your way to check out the smell! How cool is THAT? Anyway, it wasn’t all that bad today. It’s worse when the humidity is high. And I think some people notice it more than others. But I was downtown today too, and didn’t smell a thing, so today was a good day! :) Thanks for checking in. I think that’s sweet.

]]> By: Rod http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1423 Rod Wed, 02 May 2007 01:58:40 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1423 Do the Bartlett and Anjou Pear trees have the same problems with bad smelling flowers ? I just planted these about 20' apart in my back yard. Ottawa ON. Canada Do the Bartlett and Anjou Pear trees have the same problems with bad smelling flowers ?
I just planted these about 20′ apart in my back yard. Ottawa ON. Canada

]]> By: Jules http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1429 Jules Wed, 02 May 2007 13:53:39 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1429 Hi Rod. I'm not certain of it, but I would expect that any ornamental pear tree would have the same scent. It took mine several years in the ground before I noticed the fish smell, and some years it's worse than other years. Hi Rod. I’m not certain of it, but I would expect that any ornamental pear tree would have the same scent. It took mine several years in the ground before I noticed the fish smell, and some years it’s worse than other years.

]]> By: Rod http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1453 Rod Mon, 07 May 2007 13:41:38 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-1453 I'm not sure if the bartlett and anjou are considered ornamental - they are fruit bearing. The bartlett actually delivered 1 very tastey pear in it's 1st year planted. (tree is about 6'tall) I noticed that the flowers were almost scent-less or fragrant free last spring. I guess I'll soon find out. If they are really bad I'll remove them and plant 2 Autumn blaze maples (40' apart) - I also have 4 dwarf apple trees (empire and golden delicious) 2 crab apples and a few white pine. I have a large south facing back yard (about 150' x 100') I'll take a photo and send along - I hope I haven't created a forest. If things start to get crowded - I'll offer them free to neighbours who haven't planted anything yet. I’m not sure if the bartlett and anjou are considered ornamental - they are fruit bearing. The bartlett actually delivered 1 very tastey pear in it’s 1st year planted. (tree is about 6′tall)
I noticed that the flowers were almost scent-less or fragrant free last spring. I guess I’ll soon find out. If they are really bad I’ll remove them and plant 2 Autumn blaze maples (40′ apart) - I also have 4 dwarf apple trees (empire and golden delicious) 2 crab apples and a few white pine. I have a large south facing back yard (about 150′ x 100′) I’ll take a photo and send along - I hope I haven’t created a forest. If things start to get crowded - I’ll offer them free to neighbours who haven’t planted anything yet.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-4280 Jessica Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:37:13 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-4280 My entire subdivision is planted with these trees...every house has two in the front yard. I can't wait for mine to blow over so I can plant a native species instead. Maybe I'll help out a bit with my Stihl. :) My entire subdivision is planted with these trees…every house has two in the front yard. I can’t wait for mine to blow over so I can plant a native species instead. Maybe I’ll help out a bit with my Stihl. :)

]]> By: Ed http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-9294 Ed Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:02:57 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-9294 Does the Aristocrat Pear also smell? I was thinking about planting one of those but would rather not if it had a bad smell. Does the Aristocrat Pear also smell? I was thinking about planting one of those but would rather not if it had a bad smell.

]]> By: jules http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-9538 jules Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:28:58 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-9538 Hi Ed. The Aristocrat also smells, but mine doesn't smell as badly as the Bradfords. Hope that helps. Hi Ed.
The Aristocrat also smells, but mine doesn’t smell as badly as the Bradfords. Hope that helps.

]]> By: Zach http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-17768 Zach Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:52:53 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-17768 Our school has one of these tress and it is infamous for it's stank. Our school has one of these tress and it is infamous for it’s stank.

]]> By: Phyliss http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-17769 Phyliss Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:54:39 +0000 http://www.juliewaltonshaver.com/blog/2007/04/22/whats-that-smell/#comment-17769 I love the smell this tree makes!!! I don't understand why poeple hate it. I love the smell this tree makes!!! I don’t understand why poeple hate it.

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