Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic, toothed
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Grape tomato
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Traube Tomate
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
tomate uva
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
tomate uva
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
tomate uva
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Grape Tomato
Care of Bosc Pear and Grape Tomato 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 Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.