Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Kernel
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Mais
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
milho doce
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Kukurydza
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color:
Bosc Pear leaf color:
Sweet Corn flower color:
- Sweet Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Sweet Corn
Care of Bosc Pear and Sweet Corn 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 Corn pruning is done 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.