Ornamental pear 'Bradford'

Pyrus calleryana

How to grow Ornamental pear 'Bradford'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bradford is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Planting Bradford in clay, sandy and loamy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Bradford from seed

Transplanting Bradford

As Bradford is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Bradford

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early spring.