Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
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
Fiber, Vitamin C
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Limequat
Pear
In Hindi
Limequat
नाशपाती
In Portuguese
Limequat
Pera
In Polish
Limequat
Gruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
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 Limequat and Pear
Season and care of Limequat and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Limequat and Pear Physical Information
Limequat and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Pear are as follows:
Care of Limequat and Pear
Care of Limequat and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.