Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
Bradford Callery Pear
Description
The 'Bradford' is a deciduous tree that grows to a size of 25'-30'. Profuse clusters of single white flowers bloom in the spring from noticeably sweeping branches. Glossy green leaves turn maroon in the fall. This tree needs to be pruned regularly to maintain a pleasing shape.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Messy
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Lawn, Park
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust your irrigation controller frequently as weather changes. Plants need much less water in spring and fall than during mid-summer.
Call the Lawn Watering Infoline at 541-774-2460 for up-to-date sprinkling times.