Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
White, Red, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Nectarine
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
nectarine
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Nektarine
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
nectarine
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
nectarina
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
νεκταρίνι
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
nectarina
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
nektarowy
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
nectarine
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Nectarine and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Nectarine and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Nectarine and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Nectarine and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Nectarine and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Nectarine and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
- Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Care of Nectarine and Bosc Pear
Care of Nectarine and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.