Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Overcup Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Overcup Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Oryza
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
- Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Care of Overcup Oak and Bosc Pear
Care of Overcup Oak and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done 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 Overcup Oak 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.