Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
चकोतरा
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Grapefruit
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Pomelo
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Toranja
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
grejpfrut
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
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Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Grapefruit
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Grapefruit Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Grapefruit are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Grapefruit
Care of Bosc Pear and Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.