Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
California, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, 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
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
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, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Bradford poirier
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Bradford piri
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Monterey Pine
Care of Bradford Pear and Monterey Pine 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 Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall 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 Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.