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Is Bradford (Callery) pear illegal in South Carolina?
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Also called: Callery pear, Pyrus calleryana, incl. Bradford, Cleveland Select, Aristocrat. Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-14.
Federal noxious weed list (7 CFR 360.200): Bradford (Callery) pear is not listed.
What South Carolina's official list says
| List / legal category | Listed as | List note | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| State plant pest — plants (Clemson DPI official list, S.C. Code Regs. ch. 27 art. 10) | Pyrus calleryana | Bradford Pear, Callery Pear | Legally regulated — restrictions apply |
Effective dates
- The official list entry does not state a separate effective date for this species. See the linked law for when the listing took effect.
Already have it in your yard?
Noxious-weed rules can require control or restrict moving the plant (including soil, seed and cuttings). Check the exact wording above and the linked law.
Native alternatives for South Carolina
- Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea)
- Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)
- Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida)
- White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus)
Each is recorded as native to South Carolina in the USDA NRCS PLANTS Database state distribution (retrieved 2026-10-14). Check size, sun and soil fit for your site with your local Extension office.
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Bradford (Callery) pear in other states
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