Gross -This is the Most Foul Smelling Tree in Michigan

Sometimes looks can be deceiving, and that's exactly the case with a vile-smelling tree that grows in Michigan. This tree's odor is so bad that some cities have actually placed a ban on planting it.

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While the Bradford pear (Callery pear) tree is beautiful to look at, it's not fun to smell. Its odor is so bad, that the City of Novi placed a ban on planting the tree in 2023.

What Does the Bradford Pear Tree Smell Like?

The Bradford tree is said to smell similar to rotting fish, decaying meat, or some say it resembles the scent of sewage or garbage. It emits a brutally pungent, unpleasant odor that can be quite strong, especially when the tree is in bloom.

How can something so beautiful smell so awful?

The almost unbearable odor is emitted by the tree's flowers, which seems so bizarre. It's most noticeable in the spring when the tree is in full bloom.

Can You Eat Its Pears?

Now, yes, it is technically a pear tree. However, its pears are not for consumption. These aren't the kind of pears you buy in the grocery store. The Bradford pear is typically smaller and less palatable compared to traditional pears. It's pretty much grown as an ornamental tree for its spring blossoms rather than for fruit production.

Bradford pear trees grow quickly and can take over areas, choking out other plants and reducing the variety of plant life. This can harm the environment by disrupting natural habitats and reducing biodiversity.

At the end of the day, these trees are nothing more than a big nuisance to the environment.