Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
-
Single
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
काजू के पेड़
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Cashew Baum
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Anacardier
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
cajueiro
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
cashew ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Properties of Bosc Pear and Cashew
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Cashew? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Cashew. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Cashew 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 Cashew 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 Cashew and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Cashew
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Cashew season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Cashew Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Cashew are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Cashew
Care of Bosc Pear and Cashew 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 Cashew 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 Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.