Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western Europe
Europe, Northern America
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, 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
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Syringa
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Lilac
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
बकाइन
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Flieder
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
lilas
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
lila
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
lilás
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
liliowy
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Lilacs
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Lilacs season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Lilacs Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Lilacs are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color:
Bosc Pear leaf color:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Lilacs
Care of Bosc Pear and Lilacs 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 Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.