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Callery - 'Bradford'

Pyrus calleryana

Callery - 'Bradford' (Pyrus calleryana) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Not Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 30–50 ft tall and 20–35 ft wide, and needs medium water. Callery pear is invasive in many regions and structurally weak — suckers, splits, and reseeds prolifically. Do not plant.

medium water30–50 ft tall and 20–35 ft wide

Photos

Callery - 'Bradford' (Pyrus calleryana)
(c) Benjamin Smith, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Callery - 'Bradford' (Pyrus calleryana) — mature form
(c) Philmarin, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
Callery - 'Bradford' (Pyrus calleryana) — foliage
(c) Jacy Chen, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Callery - 'Bradford' (Pyrus calleryana) — bloom
(c) Jacy Chen, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating
Not Recommended
Botanical name
Pyrus calleryana
Variety / cultivar
Callery - 'Bradford'
Type
Tree
Mature size
30–50 ft tall and 20–35 ft wide
Water needs
medium water
Colorado native
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Soil
clay, loam, sandy
Soil pH
6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance
moderate
Wind tolerance
moderate
Salt tolerance
high
Bloom color
white
Bloom time
mid spring

Site factors to consider

Frequently asked questions

Is Callery - 'Bradford' good for the Colorado Front Range?
Yes. Callery - 'Bradford' is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Not Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Callery - 'Bradford' get?
It matures to about 30–50 ft tall and 20–35 ft wide.
How much water does Callery - 'Bradford' need?
It needs medium water once established.
Is Callery - 'Bradford' native to Colorado?
No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

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