Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Not Available
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'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Hortensie
In French
Bradford poirier
Hortensia
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Hortensia
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Hortensja
In Latin
Bradford piri
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Hydrangea
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Bradford Pear and Hydrangea Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Hydrangea are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Hydrangea
Care of Bradford Pear and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.