Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
मीठी चेरी
In German
Bradford Birnbaum
Süße Kirsche
In French
Bradford poirier
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
peral de Bradford
Cereza dulce
In Greek
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
pereira Bradford
Cereja doce
In Polish
Bradford grusza
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Bradford piri
dulcis cerasus
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 Cherry
Season and care of Bradford Pear and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bradford Pear and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bradford Pear and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Bradford Pear and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bradford Pear and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bradford Pear and Sweet Cherry
Care of Bradford Pear and Sweet Cherry 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 Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.