Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Nannyberry
Pear
In Hindi
Nannyberry
नाशपाती
In German
Nannyberry
Birne
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Pera
In Greek
Nannyberry
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Pera
In Polish
Nannyberry
Gruszka
In Latin
Nannyberry
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Pear
Season and care of Nannyberry and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Nannyberry and Pear Physical Information
Nannyberry and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Pear are as follows:
Care of Nannyberry and Pear
Care of Nannyberry and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.