Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southern Africa
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Elephant Bush
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Elephant Bush
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
elefante Bush
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Portulacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Elephant Bush
Care of Bosc Pear and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.