Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
South America
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
ANANAS
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Pineapple
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
अनानास
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Ananas
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Ananas
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Piña
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Abacaxi
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Ananas
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Bosc Pear and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Pineapple. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Pineapple 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 Pineapple 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 Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Pineapple
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Bosc Pear and Pineapple Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Pineapple are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Pineapple
Care of Bosc Pear and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.