Homeowners are invited to cut down one or more Callery pear trees and receive one free, non-invasive tree at this event.
To be eligible for one free native tree, participants must register and submit a photo of their cut-down Callery pear(s). One free native tree will be provided to each registered participant at the selected location on the day of the event.
Registration & Sign-Up
Registration for 2026 opens on March 16 and closes on April 16.
During the registration period, if you still need to email a photo of your cut-down Callery pear tree(s), email it to info@moinvasives.org.
Pick up your tree April 21, 3-6pm.
- Black Chokeberry
- Blackgum
- Carolina Buckthorn
- Deciduous Holly
- N Red Oak
- Red Maple
- Swamp White Oak
- Redbud
- PawPaw
Plan Ahead
Now is the time to plan to take part in this program, starting with identifying Callery pear trees on your property and considering whether you might hire a professional to help cut down the trees.
- Callery pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) include 26 cultivars (including Cleveland and Bradford pear) that present significant ecological concerns in Missouri. Callery pear limbs generally grow vertically, forming a pyramid or egg shape.
- Mature trees reach heights of 30-40 feet. When removing trees near buildings or fences, homeowners may want to consider professional assistance. Please refer to the Grow Native! Resource Guide listings for Arborists and Land Care & Landscape Services to find professionals in your area who can assist with tree removal.
- Identification of the trees is easy when they are blooming. Typically in early April, very dense clusters of white flowers cover the tree before leaves form.
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