Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
ANANAS
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Pineapple
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
अनानास
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Ananas
In French
Bradford poirier
Ananas
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Piña
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Abacaxi
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Ananas
In Latin
Bradford piri
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Pineapple
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Bradford Pear and Pineapple Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Pineapple are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Bradford Pear and Pineapple
Care of Bradford Pear and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.