Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Europe
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Dwarf Iris
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Zwergiris
In French
Bradford poirier
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Enano Iris
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Bradford piri
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Bradford Pear and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Dwarf Iris
Care of Bradford Pear and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.