Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’
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Bradford Flowering Pear
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 30-40' x 20-25' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Special Features | Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #15, 24" Box, 36" Box |
| Natural Growth Habit | Canopy |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 2B-9, 14-21 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5A-9B |
| Plant Type | Tree |
Fast-growing deciduous tree to 30-40’ tall x 20-25’ wide. Initially exhibiting a pyramidal growth-habit in youth, this popular variety eventually forms a broad canopy of glossy, wavy-edged, deep-green foliage that turns attractive shades of orange and reddish-purple in the cool of fall. Prized for its abundant display of showy, clustered white flowers that appear in early-spring, prior to the emergence of its attractive glossy foliage. While this variety is considered fruitless, small golden-brown fruit clusters are occasionally produced, though they are inconspicuous and inedible. Tolerates urban conditions and a variety of soil types, and is well-suited as a lawn, parkway, street or shade tree. Though able to survive dry periods, this variety performs best with regular watering in a well-drained soil, and prefers a full sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 5A-9B
