Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Igel Kaktus
In French
Bradford poirier
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
cactus de erizo
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Bradford grusza
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Bradford piri
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Maloideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Bradford Pear and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bradford Pear and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Bradford Pear and Hedgehog Cactus 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 Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.