Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Cercis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Eastern Redbud
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
OstRedbud
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Eastern Redbud
Care of Bosc Pear and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.