Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
BERZELIA lanuginosa
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Buttonbush
Pear
In Hindi
Buttonbush shrub
नाशपाती
In German
Button Strauch
Birne
In French
buttonbush arbuste
Poire
In Spanish
arbusto buttonbush
Pera
In Greek
Buttonbush θάμνος
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
arbusto Buttonbush
Pera
In Polish
Buttonbush krzew
Gruszka
In Latin
Frutex Buttonbush
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bruniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Buttonbush and Pear
Season and care of Buttonbush and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Buttonbush and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Buttonbush and Pear Physical Information
Buttonbush and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Buttonbush and Pear are as follows:
Care of Buttonbush and Pear
Care of Buttonbush and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.