Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Partial Sun
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
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Single
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Prunoideae
Properties of Bosc Pear and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Black Cherry. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry 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 Cherry 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 Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Black Cherry
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Black Cherry Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Black Cherry are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Black Cherry
Care of Bosc Pear and Black Cherry 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 Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.