Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Eastern Asia
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
सरल
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Fichten
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Picea
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Picea
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Spruce
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Picea
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Świerk
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Sitka Spruce
Care of Bosc Pear and Sitka Spruce 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 Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.