Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
PRUNUS dulcis
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Almond, Sweet Almond
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
मीठा बादाम
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Süße Mandel
In French
Bradford poirier
Amande douce
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Almendra dulce
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
Sweet Almond
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Amêndoas doces
In Polish
Bradford grusza
słodkich migdałów
In Latin
Bradford piri
Almond Pulchra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bradford Pear and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Bradford Pear and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bradford Pear and Sweet Almond
Care of Bradford Pear and Sweet Almond 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 Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.