Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-10
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 provided
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Petunia
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Petunia
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Petunia
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Petunie
In French
Bradford poirier
Pétunia
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Petunia
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
πετούνια
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Petúnia
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Petunia
In Latin
Bradford piri
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Petunia
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Petunia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Petunia is Neutral.
Bradford Pear and Petunia Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Petunia are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Petunia
Care of Bradford Pear and Petunia 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 Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.