Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Western Asia
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
मीठी चेरी
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Süße Kirsche
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Cereja doce
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry
Care of Bosc Pear and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.