Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Pyrus calleryana
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rural areas, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
PYRUS calleryana
Hydrangea
Common Name
Callery Pear
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Callery नाशपाती
Hydrangea
In German
Callery Pear
Hortensie
In French
Callery pear
Hortensia
In Spanish
Callery Pear
Hortensia
In Greek
Callery Αχλάδι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Callery Pear
Hortênsia
In Polish
Callery Gruszka
Hortensja
In Latin
Callery Pirum
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Callery Pear and Hydrangea
Season and care of Callery Pear and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Callery Pear and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Callery Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Callery Pear is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Callery Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Callery Pear and Hydrangea Physical Information
Callery Pear and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Callery Pear height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Callery Pear and Hydrangea are as follows:
Callery Pear flower color: White
Callery Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Callery Pear and Hydrangea
Care of Callery Pear and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Callery Pear pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Callery Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.