Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
QUICKSTICK
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
peral de Bradford
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
QuickStick
pereira Bradford
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Quickstick
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Quickstick and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Bradford Pear season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Quickstick and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Bradford Pear
Care of Quickstick and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.