Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Chives
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Schnittlauch
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Ciboulette
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Cebollino
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Cebolinha
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Szczypiorek
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Chives
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Chives season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Chives is Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Chives Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Chives are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Chives
Care of Bosc Pear and Chives 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 Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.