Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Cattle Fodder, 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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Broomsedge grass
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
broomsedge Gras
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Broomsedge
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Broomsedge Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Broomsedge are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Broomsedge
Care of Bosc Pear and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.