Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Origin
Western Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Jostaberry
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Jostaberry
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
casseille
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Jostaberry
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Jostaberry
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Jostaberry
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Bosc Pear and Jostaberry
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Jostaberry? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Jostaberry. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Jostaberry doesn't have thorns. Also Bosc Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Bosc Pear has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen and Sore Throat and Jostaberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen and Sore Throat. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bosc Pear and Jostaberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Jostaberry
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Jostaberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Jostaberry Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Jostaberry are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Jostaberry
Care of Bosc Pear and Jostaberry 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 Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.