Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
common pear
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
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
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Kultur-Birne
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Poirier commun
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Seckel Pear
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Bradford piri
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Bradford Pear
Care of Seckel Pear and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel 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 Seckel 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.