Bradford Pear

Pyrus calleryana · Rosaceae (Rose family)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Bradford Pear

Leaf Morphology

Leaf Type

Simple, deciduous

Shape

Ovate to broadly elliptic with an acuminate tip and zero lobes

Margin

Finely crenate-serrate

Arrangement

Alternate with a slender petiole

Venation

Pinnate with moderately prominent veins

Key Features

Glossy dark green leaf surface, fine crenate margins, and distinct ovate shape with an acuminate apex

Description

A small to medium deciduous tree with a dense, symmetrical rounded canopy, producing abundant white spring flowers and glossy foliage that turns vibrant red and purple in autumn

Habitat

Urban landscapes, roadsides, and disturbed areas in full sun with adaptable soil moisture

Native Range

Native to mainland China and widely planted across North America

Identified on 10/16/2026