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Bradford Flowering Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
Pronunciation: PY-rus kal-er-ee-AY-na
SKU #06915
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly grows 25 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide; 35 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide with age.
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| Description | An excellent lawn and shade tree that produces an outstanding profusion of white flower clusters early in the season. Bright green foliage develops terrific orange and deep red fall color. A pyramidal shape when young, but develops a broad canopy with age. Versatile garden addition that produces no edible fruit. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Design Ideas | A fine specimen tree for the lawn or corner of the garden, where its white spring blooms and colorful fall foliage can be admired. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Shrub Rose (Rosa); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable but best in enriched, well-drained loamy soil with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually for shape and structure. |
Details
| Description | An excellent lawn and shade tree that produces an outstanding profusion of white flower clusters early in the season. Bright green foliage develops terrific orange and deep red fall color. A pyramidal shape when young, but develops a broad canopy with age. Versatile garden addition that produces no edible fruit. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Design Ideas | A fine specimen tree for the lawn or corner of the garden, where its white spring blooms and colorful fall foliage can be admired. |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Shrub Rose (Rosa); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable but best in enriched, well-drained loamy soil with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually for shape and structure. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bradford Flowering Pear produce flowers?
Early spring
Is Bradford Flowering Pear evergreen or deciduous?
Bradford Flowering Pear is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Bradford Flowering Pear?
Bradford Flowering Pear is Easy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing.
Is Bradford Flowering Pear resistant to pests or animals?
Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Bradford Flowering Pear grow?
Bradford Flowering Pear has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Bradford Flowering Pear?
Bradford Flowering Pear grows in an Pyramidal habit.
How can I use Bradford Flowering Pear in my garden design?
A fine specimen tree for the lawn or corner of the garden, where its white spring blooms and colorful fall foliage can be admired.
What color are Bradford Flowering Pear flowers?
Bradford Flowering Pear produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Bradford Flowering Pear?
Bradford Flowering Pear has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Bradford Flowering Pear?
Good companion plants for Bradford Flowering Pear include: Shrub Rose (Rosa); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Lavender (Lavandula).
How do I care for Bradford Flowering Pear?
Highly adaptable but best in enriched, well-drained loamy soil with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually for shape and structure.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.