Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Prunus americana
Habitat
Dry areas
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Wild Plum
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
जंगली बेर
In German
Bartlett-Birne
wild Plum
In French
Poire Bartlett
wild Plum
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
Wild Plum
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Wild Plum
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bartlett Pear and Wild Plum Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Wild Plum are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and Wild Plum
Care of Bartlett Pear and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.