Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Rhabarber
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Rhubarbe
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Ραβέντι
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Rabarbar
Bradford grusza
In Latin
RHEUM
Bradford piri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Rhubarb and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and Bradford Pear season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Rhubarb and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhubarb and Bradford Pear
Care of Rhubarb and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb 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.