Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
China
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Bosc Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Bosc Pear has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen and Sore Throat and Alphonse Karr Bamboo has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen and Sore Throat. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Bosc Pear and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
