Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
Chokecherry
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Chokecherry
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Chokecherry
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Chokecherry
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Chokecherry
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Chokecherry
Bradford grusza
In Latin
chokecherry
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Chokecherry and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Chokecherry and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color: Not Available
Chokecherry leaf color: Not Available
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chokecherry and Bradford Pear
Care of Chokecherry and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead 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 Chokecherry 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.