Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Dry areas
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Elephant Apple
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Elefant von Apple
In French
Poire Bartlett
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Rosales
Dilleniales
Family
Rosaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple. Bartlett Pear doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Bartlett Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Bartlett Pear has allergic reactions like Asthma and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple
Care of Bartlett Pear and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.