Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Dry areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Silver Birch
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Weißbirke
In French
Poire Bartlett
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
Silver Birch
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Silver Birch
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Silver Birch
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bartlett Pear and Silver Birch Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Silver Birch are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and Silver Birch
Care of Bartlett Pear and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.