Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Dry areas
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
भोज पत्र
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Birke
In French
Poire Bartlett
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
Abedul
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
bétula
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Brzoza
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Birch
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and Birch Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Birch are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Bartlett Pear and Birch
Care of Bartlett Pear and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.