Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Central America
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
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, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes
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
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Gomphrena
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Gomphrena
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Gomphrena
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Gomphrena
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Gomphrena
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Gomphrena
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Gomphrena season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Gomphrena Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Gomphrena are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Gomphrena
Care of Bosc Pear and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena pruning is done 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.