Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Not Available
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
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, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Douglasfichte
In French
Bradford poirier
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
abeto Douglas
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Bradford grusza
daglezji
In Latin
Bradford piri
Douglas abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Bradford Pear and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Douglas Fir
Care of Bradford Pear and Douglas Fir 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 Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.