Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Crapemyrtle
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Pyrus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Crapemyrtle
Care of Bosc Pear and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.