Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Red Buckeye
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Red Buckeye
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Red 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 Red 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Red Buckeye
Care of Bosc Pear and Red 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.