Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Western Europe
Types
not available
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
crimson pygmy
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
crimson pygmy
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
- Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Bosc Pear
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.