This tree makes neighborhoods stink — and N.J. is finally banning it

It’s that time of year again when Bradford pear trees emit a fishy, ​​chlorine-like odor throughout New Jersey neighborhoods.

According to the new law, bradford pear tree and 29 other non-native plants that harm native ecosystems, pose public safety risks and create nuisances will be banned in the state. (See the full list of banned plants below.)

Governor at that time. Phil Murphy signed the law S1029Shortly before leaving office in January. The law says Bradford pear trees and other banned plants must be phased out over time.

13 months after the law was signed, no one can propagate or import any of the banned plants without waiver. Within four years, the ban will be expanded to prohibit anyone from selling, distributing or exporting the banned plants or their seeds.

The law does not say that existing Bradford pear trees or other prohibited species must be cut down or destroyed.

Prone to disintegration in storms and famous for its pungent odor, Bradford pear trees have become a recurring headache for many New Jersey residents.

Complaints from residents and environmental groups prompted lawmakers to ban the trees. Trees are also notorious for crowding out native species that other animals depend on for shelter and food.

The state Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture will be responsible for enforcing the provisions of the law regarding sales and distribution.

The law also targets dozens of other invasive plants, including English ivy and buckthorn.

While retail sales won’t be illegal until 2030, the law has already designated the creation of a statewide council to focus on the effort.

Prohibited species include:

• Norway maple (Acer platanoids)

• tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima)

• Mimosa tree or Persian silk tree (Albizia julibrissin)

• porcelain fruit (Ampelopsis glandulosa there is. brevipedunculata)

• Japanese angelica tree (aralia elata)

• Japanese measles (Berberis thunbergii)

• Japanese clematis (clematis terniflora)

• Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbrella)

• Weeping love grass (Eragrostis curvature)

• Winged burning bush (Euonymus alatus)

• English ivy (hedera spiral)

• Japanese hops (Humulus japonicus)

• European privet (Ligustrum vulgare)

• Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii)

• Morrow’s honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii)

• Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)

• Japanese wild apple (malus toringo)

• Chinese silvergrass (miscanthus sinensis)

• Eurasian water puff pastry (Myriophyllum spicatum)

• Oriental photinia (Photinia villosa)

• Callery or Bradford pear (to the seeker of Pyrus)

• Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica)

• Jetbead (Rhodotypos scans)

• Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora)

• European water chestnut (Trapa natans)

• Siebold’s arrow tree (viburnum sieboldii)

• Japanese wisteria (wisteria floribunda)

• Chinese wisteria (wisteria sinensis)

• Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata)

• Bamboo is running (Philostakis)

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