Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
sand pear,Taiwanese pear,Japanese Apple Pear
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, warm rainy
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Febrifuge, Nervine, Pectoral
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Stem
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS pyrifolia
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Asian Pear
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Asian Pear
Holywood
In German
Nashi-Birne
Holywood
In Spanish
Asian pear
Holywood
In Greek
Asian pear
Holywood
In Portuguese
Pera-nashi
Holywood
In Polish
Grusza chińska
Holywood
In Latin
Asian pear
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asian Pear and Holywood
Season and care of Asian Pear and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Asian Pear and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asian Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Holywood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asian Pear is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asian Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Asian Pear and Holywood Physical Information
Asian Pear and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Asian Pear height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Asian Pear and Holywood are as follows:
Asian Pear flower color: Not Available
Asian Pear leaf color: Not Available
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Asian Pear and Holywood
Care of Asian Pear and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asian Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asian Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.