Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
River Birch
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
River Birch
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Fluss Birch
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Birch river
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
river Birch
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
river Birch
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Rzeka Birch
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bosc Pear and River Birch
Season and care of Bosc Pear and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and River Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and River Birch Physical Information
Bosc Pear and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and River Birch are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and River Birch
Care of Bosc Pear and River Birch 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 River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.