Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
crimson pygmy
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
crimson pygmy
In French
Bradford poirier
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
crimson pygmy
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Bradford grusza
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Bradford piri
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Bradford Pear and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Bradford Pear and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.