Snowy early-spring blossoms and a tall pyramidal shape make flowering pear the ideal lawn tree for home landscapes. It also tolerates urban conditions such as air pollution. Select smaller, narrower varieties such ‘Chanticleer’ and ‘Valiant’ for street-side tree planting. A bonus is the fall color; ‘Redspire’ is a good choice for deep purple-red fall foliage. The tiny fruits appeal to summer birds.
Bradford pear Overview
DESCRIPTION | Snowy early-spring blossoms and a tall pyramidal shape make flowering pear the ideal lawn tree for home landscapes. It also tolerates urban conditions such as air pollution. Select smaller, narrower varieties such ‘Chanticleer’ and ‘Valiant’ for street-side tree planting. A bonus is the fall color; ‘Redspire’ is a good choice for deep purple-red fall foliage. The tiny fruits appeal to summer birds. |
GENUS NAME | Pyrus calleryana |
COMMON NAME | Bradford pear |
PLANT TYPE | Tree |
LIGHT | Part Sun, Sun |
HEIGHT | 20 to 20 feet |
WIDTH | 15 to 20 feet |
FLOWER COLOR | White |
SEASON FEATURES | Colorful Fall Foliage, Spring Bloom |
SPECIAL FEATURES | Attracts Birds, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance |
ZONES | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
PROPAGATION | Stem Cuttings |
PROBLEM SOLVERS | Drought Tolerant, Slope/Erosion Control |