Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Ohio buckeye
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Bradford Pear
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.