Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
Abelia
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Abelia
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Abelia
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Abelia
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Αμπέλια
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Abelia
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Abelia
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Abelia
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abelia and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Abelia and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Bradford Pear season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Abelia and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Bradford Pear
Care of Abelia and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.