Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden
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, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
PICEA omorika
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Serbian Spruce
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Serbian Spruce
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
serbische Fichte
In French
Bradford poirier
serbe Spruce
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
serbio Spruce
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
σερβική έλατο
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
sérvio Spruce
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Świerk serbski
In Latin
Bradford piri
Sinensi Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Serbian Spruce
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Serbian Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Serbian Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Serbian Spruce Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Serbian Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Serbian Spruce are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Serbian Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Serbian Spruce
Care of Bradford Pear and Serbian Spruce 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 Serbian Spruce pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.