Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Ohio buckeye
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Bosc Pear and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
