Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
सागौन
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Teak
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Teak
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Teak
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Teak
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Teak
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Teak
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Bosc Pear and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Teak? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Teak. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Teak 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 Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Teak
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Teak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Teak Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Teak are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Teak
Care of Bosc Pear and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.