Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Plum
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
बेर
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Pflaume
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
prune
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
ciruela
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
ameixa
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Śliwka
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Plum
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Plum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Bosc Pear and Plum Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Plum are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Plum
Care of Bosc Pear and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.