Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Prairies
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
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 spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Switchgrass
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Switchgrass
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
switchgrass
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
switchgrass
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
switchgrass
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
switchgrass
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Switchgrass
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Switchgrass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Switchgrass Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Switchgrass are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Switchgrass
Care of Bosc Pear and Switchgrass 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 Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.