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    Pyrus calleryana New Bradford®

    Scientific Name: Pyrus 'New Bradford'

    Also Known As

    • Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
    • Pyrus calleryana 'Holmford'
    • Callery Pear
    • New Bradford® Flowering Pear

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'
    • W: 25'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Pyrus calleryana New Bradford® plant details

    Pyrus calleryana New Bradford® is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pyrus calleryana New Bradford®

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 25 FT wide, 20 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: non-fruiting, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pyrus calleryana New Bradford®

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Deciduous narrow conical tree growing broader with age. Thornless and produces no edible fruit. The leaves are alternate, simple, and shiny with wavy, slightly-toothed margins. The overall shape of the tree is often described as a tear-drop with the trunk often splitting into many smaller branches. Flowering occurs early in the spring. Flowers are showy white.

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Pyrus calleryana New Bradford® plant

    How to Grow Pyrus calleryana New Bradford®

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-18'

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    • sun - bright shade
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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Scientific Name: Pyrus pyrifolia

    aka China Pear, Sand Pear

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 30'-50'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
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