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About Bradford Pear and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Bradford Pear


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Tree   
Shrub   

Origin
Eastern Asia   
Melanesia   

Types
Not Available   
Not available   

Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
8-3   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21   
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Pyramidal   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,524.00 cm   
27
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
914.40 cm   
22
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Red, Green, Copper   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Sandy Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Reniform   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

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   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Pollen   
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds   
Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools   
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'   
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   

Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear   
Copperleaf   

In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़   
Copperleaf   

In German
Bradford Birnbaum   
Copperleaf   

In French
Bradford poirier   
Copperleaf   

In Spanish
peral de Bradford   
copperleaf   

In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ   
Copperleaf   

In Portuguese
pereira Bradford   
Copperleaf   

In Polish
Bradford grusza   
CopperLeaf   

In Latin
Bradford piri   
Copperleaf   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Euphorbiales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Pyrus   
Acalypha   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Maleae   
Acalypheae   

Subfamily
Maloideae   
Acalyphoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
462   
34

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Properties of Bradford Pear and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Copperleaf

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

Bradford Pear and Copperleaf Physical Information

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

Care of Bradford Pear and Copperleaf

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

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