Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
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
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PYRUS communis
Common Name
False Indigo
Pear
In German
falsches Indigo
Birne
In French
faux Indigo
Poire
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Pera
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Pera
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Gruszka
In Latin
falsum indicum
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Pear
Season and care of False Indigo and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
False Indigo and Pear Physical Information
False Indigo and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Pear are as follows:
Care of False Indigo and Pear
Care of False Indigo and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.