Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
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 Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
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
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Poinsettia
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Poinsettia
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Poinsettia
In French
Bradford poirier
Poinsettia
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Poinsettia
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Poinsétia
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Poinsecja
In Latin
Bradford piri
Poinsettia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
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 Poinsettia
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bradford Pear and Poinsettia Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Poinsettia are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Poinsettia
Care of Bradford Pear and Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.