Bradford Pear Tree

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Bradford Pear Tree

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

DESCRIPTIONSnowy 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 NAMEPyrus calleryana
COMMON NAMEBradford pear
PLANT TYPETree
LIGHTPart Sun, Sun
HEIGHT20 to 20 feet
WIDTH15 to 20 feet
FLOWER COLORWhite
SEASON FEATURESColorful Fall Foliage, Spring Bloom
SPECIAL FEATURESAttracts Birds, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance
ZONES5, 6, 7, 8
PROPAGATIONStem Cuttings
PROBLEM SOLVERSDrought Tolerant, Slope/Erosion Control
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