Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western Europe
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Pinus strobus
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and White Pine
Season and care of Bosc Pear and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and White Pine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bosc Pear and White Pine Physical Information
Bosc Pear and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and White Pine are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and White Pine
Care of Bosc Pear and White Pine 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 White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.