Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Dry areas
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Nutmeg
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
जायफल
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Muskatnuss
In French
Poire Bartlett
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
nuez moscada
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
noz-moscada
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
bartlett pirum
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Nutmeg
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and Nutmeg Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Bartlett Pear and Nutmeg
Care of Bartlett Pear and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.