Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Cedars
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Cedar Elm
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Cedar Elm
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Cedar Elm
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Bradford Pear
Care of Cedar Elm and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and 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. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.