Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Tilaka
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Tilapia
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Tilapia
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
tilapia
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
tilaka
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
tilaka
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
tilakiem
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Bosc Pear and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Tilaka. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Tilaka
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Tilaka Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Tilaka are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Tilaka
Care of Bosc Pear and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.