Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Black Ash plant
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Bosc Pear and Black Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Black Ash? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Black Ash. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Black Ash 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 Black Ash 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 Black Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Black Ash
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Black Ash season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Black Ash Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Black Ash are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Black Ash
Care of Bosc Pear and Black Ash 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 Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.