Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
citron basilic
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
manjericão limão
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Lemon Basil
Care of Bosc Pear and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.