Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Ironwood
Pear
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
नाशपाती
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Birne
In French
désert Ironwood
Poire
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
Pera
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
Pera
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
Gruszka
In Latin
desert ironwood
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and Pear
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Desert Ironwood and Pear Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and Pear are as follows:
Care of Desert Ironwood and Pear
Care of Desert Ironwood and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Ironwood 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.