Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
California
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,524.00 cm
  
27
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
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
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
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
organic fertlizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
Bradford Birnbaum
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
Bradford poirier
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
peral de Bradford
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
pereira Bradford
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
Bradford grusza
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Bradford piri
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Maleae
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Bradford Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Bradford Pear
Care of Matilija Poppy and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall 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 Matilija Poppy 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.