Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Eastern Asia
Habitat
Terrestrial
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Zwergiris
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Dwarf Iris
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Enano Iris
peral de Bradford
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Bradford Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bradford Pear
Care of Dwarf Iris and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Dwarf Iris 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.