Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Asia
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Not Available
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Calla Lily
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Calla Lily
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Bradford poirier
Lys calla
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Cala
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Calla
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Calla Lily
In Latin
Bradford piri
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Maloideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Calla Lily
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bradford Pear and Calla Lily Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Calla Lily are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Calla Lily
Care of Bradford Pear and Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.