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The Bradford Pear, scientific name, Pyrus Calleryana, is an ornamental pear tree with small fruit approximately 1 cm in diameter. In North America the tree is often used in landscaping homes and businesses alike. The fruits, though popular with wildlife, are bitter and are not generally eaten by people. In recent years, it is thought the Bradford Pear has become invasive, growing in places where it was not planted. Beautiful white flowers in the Spring, and bright red leaves in the Fall make it a popular, if not problematic choice.

 

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Rosales

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: Pyrus

Species: P. calleryana

Binomial name

Pyrus calleryana

Height: up to 20m.

Leaves: about 6cm

Blossoms: early to mid April in the US Midwest.

 

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Uploaded on April 15, 2011
Taken on April 12, 2011