Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Octopus tree
In French
Bradford poirier
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
árbol pulpo
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Bradford piri
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Octopus Tree
Care of Bradford Pear and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.