Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
जायफल
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Muskatnuss
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
nuez moscada
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
noz-moscada
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Nutmeg
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Nutmeg Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Nutmeg are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color:
Bosc Pear leaf color:
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Bosc Pear and Nutmeg
Care of Bosc Pear and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.