Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Orbiculate
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, 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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
arbousier
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
medronheiro
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree
Care of Bosc Pear and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.