Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Eastern Asia
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of 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
Acidic, Neutral
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 control shape
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Giant Sequoia
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Séquoia géant
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Bradford piri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Pyrus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Bradford Pear
Care of Giant Sequoia and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape 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 Giant Sequoia 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.