Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Pear
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
नाशपाती
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Birne
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Poire
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Pera
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Αχλάδι
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Pera
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Gruszka
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Orbis
Bradford piri
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Pear and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Bradford Pear season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Pear and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Pear and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pear and Bradford Pear
Care of Pear and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear 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.
