Trees

Bradford Pear

Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’

$220.00

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Width: 15–20 ft
Bloom Season: Early Spring
Flower Color: White
Growth Rate: Fast
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to -20°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Good With Regular Water

Why We Recommend It

Bradford Pear offers a spectacular display of white flowers in early spring, bringing vibrant life to the Las Cruces landscape. It tolerates urban conditions and heat, providing beauty and some seasonal shade.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Accents
Patios
Pollinator Gardens

Full Sun
Moderate Water
20–30 ft

Botanical Name: Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental flowering tree
Mature Size: 30–50 feet tall and 20–30 feet wide
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Early spring
Foliage: Glossy, oval, dark-green leaves; deciduous, often developing reddish-purple to orange-red fall color
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but performs best with supplemental irrigation
Soil: Well-draining, loamy, sandy, or clay soil; adaptable to a range of soil conditions
Wildlife: Spring flowers attract bees and other pollinators; small fruits may be eaten by birds
Special Attributes: Fast-growing, showy spring flowers, attractive fall color, heat tolerant, and useful as a shade or specimen tree. The Bradford cultivar has weak, narrow branch unions and is prone to splitting or storm damage as it matures.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9