Bradford Pear
Scientific Name: Pyrus calleryiana 'Bradford'
Common Names: Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
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15 Gallon |
6-8 Feet |
$30.00 Each |
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Description
The Bradford pear is a beautiful spring-flowering ornamental tree that is frequently used in a variety of landscapes, including being used as street trees. The Bradford pear is one of the most commonly planted South Carolina trees. The tree is a fairly fast-growing ornamental tree. It has a tear drop shape that spreads out as it grows older. The foliage turns shades of red and orange in the fall. It blooms late April to early May and is beautiful in bloom. A Bradford Pear can only be grow true as a grafted tree. You cannot get a 'Bradford' pear by planting the seed. The Bradford is grafted onto the rootstock of the Callery pear. Using the term 'Callery' pear for the Bradford is an incorrect usage, although it is done quite often.
Characteristics
v Type of Tree:
Ornamental tree.
v Light:
Grows best in full sun. Will grow in part shade.
v Soil Type:
Moist, well-drained. Some flooding and drought tolerance.
v Size at Maturity:
Medium sized tree; 30'-50' tall with a spread of 20'-30' wide.
v Growth:
Fast grower.
v Lifespan:
Short; 25-30 years.
v Shape:
Rounded.
v Blooming Time:
April, before putting on new leaves.
v Flowers:
Small white flowers with pinkish centers.
v Fruit:
Round pinkish-brown berries hang loose in clusters underneath the leaves.
v Growing Zones:
Zones 4-9 (Zone Map)
