Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Dry areas
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Poire Bartlett
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Buddha manus
Arbor
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bartlett Pear and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and Buddha's Hand
Care of Bartlett Pear and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.