Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
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
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
pohutukawa
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
pohutukawa
In French
Bradford poirier
pohutukawa
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
pohutukawa
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
pohutukawa
In Polish
Bradford grusza
pohutukawa
In Latin
Bradford piri
pohutukawa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Bradford Pear and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Bradford Pear and Pohutukawa
Care of Bradford Pear and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.