Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
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Habitat
Dry areas
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
River Birch
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
River Birch
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Fluss Birch
In French
Poire Bartlett
Birch river
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
river Birch
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
river Birch
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and River Birch
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and River Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and River Birch Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and River Birch are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and River Birch
Care of Bartlett Pear and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.