Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
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
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Blue Ash
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Blue Ash plant
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Bradford poirier
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Bradford piri
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Blue Ash
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Blue Ash Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Blue Ash are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Blue Ash
Care of Bradford Pear and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.