Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Almond
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
बादाम
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Mandel
In French
Bradford poirier
Amande
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Almendra
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Amêndoa
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Migdałowy
In Latin
Bradford piri
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Almond
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Almond Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Almond are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Almond
Care of Bradford Pear and Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.