Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
rosa Ipe
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Pink Ipe 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 Pink Ipe 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 Pink Ipe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe
Care of Bosc Pear and Pink Ipe 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 Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.