Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
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Habitat
River side
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Pollen
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
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Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Eukalyptus
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Eucalyptus
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Eucalipto
peral de Bradford
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Bradford Pear season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Bradford Pear
Care of Eucalyptus and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Eucalyptus 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.