Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Western Europe
Australia, South America
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Elderberry
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Elderberry
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Holunderbeere
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Sureau
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Saúco
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Bez czarny
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Bosc Pear and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Elderberry. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Elderberry 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 Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Elderberry
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Bosc Pear and Elderberry Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Elderberry are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Elderberry
Care of Bosc Pear and Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
