Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
-
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Arbutus
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
सदाबहार
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
arbousier
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Arbitus
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
árbuto
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
mącznik
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Arbutus
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Arbutus Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Arbutus are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Arbutus
Care of Bosc Pear and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.