Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
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
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Black Maple
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Black Maple Tree
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Czarny klon
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Bosc Pear and Black Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Black Maple? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Black Maple. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Black Maple 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 Maple 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 Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Black Maple
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Black Maple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Black Maple Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Black Maple are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Black Maple
Care of Bosc Pear and Black Maple 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 Maple 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 Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.