Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
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
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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, 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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Broomsedge grass
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
broomsedge Gras
In French
Bradford poirier
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Bradford piri
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Maloideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Broomsedge
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Broomsedge Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Broomsedge are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Broomsedge
Care of Bradford Pear and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.