Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Bradford poirier
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Bradford piri
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bradford Pear and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Bradford Pear and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Bradford Pear and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.