Bradford Pear

American Beech

About Bradford Pear and American Beech

Bradford Pear

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

318

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Habitat

fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-9

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

9-1

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,524.00 cm800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

914.40 cm500.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Burgundy

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

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 upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools

Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Bradford Pear, Callery Pear

American Beech

In Hindi

ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Bradford Birnbaum

Amerikanische Buche

In French

Bradford poirier

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

peral de Bradford

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

pereira Bradford

faia americano

In Polish

Bradford grusza

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Bradford piri

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fagales

Family

Rosaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Pyrus

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Maloideae

Number of Species

2213

1 27800

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Properties of Bradford Pear and American Beech

Wondering what are the properties of Bradford Pear and American Beech? We provide you with everything About Bradford Pear and American Beech. Bradford Pear has thorns and American Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Bradford Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Bradford Pear has allergic reactions like Pollen and American Beech has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bradford Pear and American Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bradford Pear and American Beech

Season and care of Bradford Pear and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.

Bradford Pear and American Beech Physical Information

Bradford Pear and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and American Beech are as follows:

Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Bradford Pear and American Beech

Care of Bradford Pear and American Beech 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 American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, 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 American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.