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Species:
Pyrus calleryana
Common Name(s):
callery pear
Habitats Impacted:
disturbed/waste areas, forest/woodland, urban/garden
Regions likely to be Impacted:
NE, SE
Present in Neighboring States?
AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
Forms dense thickets that push out native species. A prolific seeder. Seeds are readily dispersed by birds and grow rapidly, particularly in disturbed areas. Introduced as an ornamental.
Management information
Additional Online Resources for:
Pyrus calleryana
Species Overview
Distribution Map
iNaturalist Records in Oklahoma
iNaturalist Records in North America
Herbarium Records
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