Bradford Pear

Paperbark Tree

About Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree

Bradford Pear

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Origin

Eastern Asia

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

12-7

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,524.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

914.40 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Bradford Pear, Callery Pear

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़

Paperbark tree

In German

Bradford Birnbaum

Paperbark tree

In French

Bradford poirier

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

peral de Bradford

Paperbark tree

In Greek

αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

pereira Bradford

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Bradford grusza

Paperbark tree

In Latin

Bradford piri

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Myrtales

Family

Rosaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Pyrus

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Maloideae

Number of Species

2213

1 27800

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Properties of Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree. Bradford Pear has thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Bradford Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Bradford Pear has allergic reactions like Pollen and Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree

Season and care of Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Bradford Pear and Paperbark Tree

Care of Bradford Pear and Paperbark 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 Paperbark 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.