Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
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In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Twinleaf
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Twinleaf
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Twinleaf
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Twinleaf
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Twinleaf
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Bosc Pear and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Twinleaf. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Twinleaf
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Twinleaf Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Twinleaf are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Twinleaf
Care of Bosc Pear and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done 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 Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.