Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Dry areas
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Butterfly tree
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Poire Bartlett
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and Butterfly Tree
Care of Bartlett Pear and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove 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 Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.