Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Ovate-lanceolate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Lemon Thyme
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Zitronenthymian
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
citron Thyme
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Lemon Thyme
Care of Bosc Pear and Lemon Thyme 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 Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.