Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Dry areas
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
sweetshrub
In German
Bartlett-Birne
sweetshrub
In French
Poire Bartlett
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
sweetshrub
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
sweetshrub
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
sweetshrub
In Latin
bartlett pirum
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Rosaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and Sweetshrub
Care of Bartlett Pear and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.