Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
चकोतरा
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Pampelmuse
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Not available
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Pomelo
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Pummelo
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Pummelo Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Pummelo are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Pummelo
Care of Bosc Pear and Pummelo 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 Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.