Bradford Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford') | White Spring Blooms

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Bradford Callery Pear

Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'

A fast-growing ornamental pear with spectacular white spring blooms, brilliant red fall color, and a fruitless habit, perfect for street and landscape plantings.

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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

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Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford' is a fast-growing, highly ornamental deciduous tree prized for its spectacular spring flower display and brilliant fall color. This popular landscape specimen forms a dense, symmetrical, pyramidal to rounded crown. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, it is completely covered in a profusion of white, five-petaled flowers that create a stunning, cloud-like effect and attract pollinators. The glossy, dark green, oval leaves follow, turning vibrant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn. As a fruitless cultivar, it produces no messy fruit. With its tolerance for urban conditions and adaptability to various soils, it is an outstanding choice for street plantings, specimen trees, and large landscapes.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, dark green, oval leaves turning brilliant red, orange, and purple in fall; abundant, white, five-petaled flowers in early spring before leaves emerge.
Fruit: Fruitless cultivar; produces no messy fruit.
Mature Height: 45-50 ft.
Mature Spread: 30-35 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-8; Sunset 2B-9, 14-21.
Light Requirement: Full sun.
Core Benefits: Spectacular white spring blooms, brilliant fall color, fruitless, fast-growing, tolerant of urban conditions, excellent specimen tree.
Best Uses: Specimen tree, street tree, large landscapes, parks, commercial plantings.

Q: How large does Bradford Callery Pear get?
A: It is a medium to large tree, typically reaching 45-50 feet in height and 30-35 feet in spread at maturity, with a dense, pyramidal to rounded crown.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It blooms in early spring, producing an abundance of white, five-petaled flowers on the bare branches before the leaves emerge.

Q: Does it produce fruit?
A: No, 'Bradford' is a fruitless cultivar. It produces no messy fruit, making it a clean and low-maintenance landscape tree.

Q: What is the fall color like?
A: The glossy, dark green leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn, providing a spectacular seasonal display.

Q: Is it a good street tree?
A: Yes, its tolerance for urban pollution, compacted soils, and drought makes it an excellent choice for street plantings and commercial landscapes.