Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central America, Mexico
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Dry areas
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Mousemelon
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Maus Melone
In French
Poire Bartlett
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
Mousemelon
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
melão rato
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
mysz melona
In Latin
bartlett pirum
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and Mouse Melon
Care of Bartlett Pear and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.