Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Bartlett Pear, Pear
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
In German
Octopus tree
Bartlett-Birne
In French
arbre Octopus
Poire Bartlett
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Bartlett Pear
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Bartlett Pear
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Bartlett Pear
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Bartlett Pear
In Latin
polypus ligno
bartlett pirum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Bartlett Pear
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Bartlett Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Bartlett Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bartlett Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bartlett Pear is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Bartlett Pear Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Bartlett Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Bartlett Pear are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
- Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Bartlett Pear
Care of Octopus Tree and Bartlett Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.