Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Needs very little water
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
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Twigs
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
desert broom
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Wüste Besen
In French
Bradford poirier
desert broom
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
escoba del desierto
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
desert broom
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Bradford grusza
desert broom
In Latin
Bradford piri
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Desert Broom
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Desert Broom Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Desert Broom are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Desert Broom
Care of Bradford Pear and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.