Bradford Pear

Birch

About Bradford Pear and Birch

Bradford Pear

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

360

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Habitat

fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-7

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,524.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

914.40 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Burgundy

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, 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

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial 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

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, 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

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Pollen

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used in paper industry

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, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Bradford Pear, Callery Pear

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़

भोज पत्र

In German

Bradford Birnbaum

Birke

In French

Bradford poirier

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

peral de Bradford

Abedul

In Greek

αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

pereira Bradford

bétula

In Polish

Bradford grusza

Brzoza

In Latin

Bradford piri

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fagales

Family

Rosaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pyrus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Maloideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

2234

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Properties of Bradford Pear and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Bradford Pear and Birch? We provide you with everything About Bradford Pear and Birch. Bradford Pear has thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Bradford Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Bradford Pear has allergic reactions like Pollen and Birch 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 Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Birch

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

Bradford Pear and Birch Physical Information

Bradford Pear and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Birch are as follows:

Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Bradford Pear and Birch

Care of Bradford Pear and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.