Eastern Redbud

Bradford Pear

About Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear

Eastern Redbud

Bradford Pear

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Eastern Asia

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

253

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,524.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm914.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Red, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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

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

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Bradford Pear, Callery Pear

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़

In German

OstRedbud

Bradford Birnbaum

In French

Redbud Orient

Bradford poirier

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

peral de Bradford

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

pereira Bradford

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Bradford grusza

In Latin

Cercis

Bradford piri

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rosales

Family

Fabaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Cercis

Pyrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Maleae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Maloideae

Number of Species

1022

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Bradford Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Bradford Pear has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Bradford Pear flower color: White
Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear

Care of Eastern Redbud and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done 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 Eastern Redbud 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.