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Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
Northeast side of Wickson Hall
The Bradford pear is a deciduous ornamental tree with pretty white spring blossoms and excellent fall color. The fruit of the Bradford pear is inedible.
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Botanical Name:
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Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
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Common Name:
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Bradford pear
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Location:
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Northeast side of Wickson Hall
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Family:
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Rosaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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2b-9, 14-21, H1
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Native Range:
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Korea and Japan
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Habitat:
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Cool-temperate climate. Prefers rich, well-drained soil and moderate moisture.
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General Habit:
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Grows to 50 ft. tall, 30 ft. wide.
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Notes:
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These pears were planted in the late 1950's and are interesting to compare to the newly planted Bradford pears in the courtyard of the Plant and Environmental Sciences building (tree #41). Flowering is in early spring. Fruit is small, round, and inedible.
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