Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
California
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
  
Humid climates, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Early Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
  
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
PYRUS communis
  
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
  
Pear
  
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
  
नाशपाती
  
In German
Matilija Poppy
  
Birne
  
In French
Matilija Poppy
  
Poire
  
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
  
Pera
  
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
Αχλάδι
  
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
  
Pera
  
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
  
Gruszka
  
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
  
Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Papaverales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Papaveraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Romneya
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Maleae
  
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Pear
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Pear Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Pear are as follows:
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pear
Care of Matilija Poppy and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.