Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Dry areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Blackwort
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Blackwort
In French
Poire Bartlett
Blackwort
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
Blackwort
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
Blackwort
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Blackwort
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Comfrey
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and Comfrey Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Comfrey are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Bartlett Pear and Comfrey
Care of Bartlett Pear and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.