Bradford Pear

Citron

About Bradford Pear and Citron

Bradford Pear

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

Eastern Asia

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,524.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

914.40 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Ovate elongated

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

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

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

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

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

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Bradford Pear, Callery Pear

Citron

In Hindi

ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़

नीबू

In German

Bradford Birnbaum

Zitrone

In French

Bradford poirier

Citron

In Spanish

peral de Bradford

Cidra

In Greek

αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

pereira Bradford

cidra

In Polish

Bradford grusza

Cytryna

In Latin

Bradford piri

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Sapindales

Family

Rosaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Pyrus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Citreae

Subfamily

Maloideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

227

1 27800

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Properties of Bradford Pear and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Citron

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

Bradford Pear and Citron Physical Information

Bradford Pear and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Citron are as follows:

Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Bradford Pear and Citron

Care of Bradford Pear and Citron 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 Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.