Gardening Plant Encyclopedia Tree Bradford Pear Tree By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 22, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit