Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
-
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
IRIS
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Iris
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Iris
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Iris
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Iris
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Iris
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Ίρις
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Íris
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Irys
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Iris
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Iris Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Iris are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color:
Bosc Pear leaf color:
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Bosc Pear and Iris
Care of Bosc Pear and Iris 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 Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.