Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Bradford poirier
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Bradford piri
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Bradford Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.