Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Honey Locust
Habitat
Dry areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Black Locust Tree
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Poire Bartlett
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Black Locust
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Locust season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bartlett Pear and Black Locust Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Black Locust are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Bartlett Pear and Black Locust
Care of Bartlett Pear and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.