Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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 branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
QUERCUS macrocarpa
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Burr Oak
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Burr Oak
In French
Bradford poirier
Burr Oak
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Burr Oak
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Burr Oak
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Burr Oak
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Burr Oak
In Latin
Bradford piri
Burr Oak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Burr Oak
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Burr Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Burr Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Burr Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Burr Oak Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Burr Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Burr Oak are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Burr Oak
Care of Bradford Pear and Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
