Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Pear
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Applemint Tree
In German
Birne
Applemint Baum
In French
Poire
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Pera
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pera
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Gruszka
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Orbis
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Applemint
Season and care of Pear and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Applemint season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Applemint Physical Information
Pear and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pear and Applemint are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Pear and Applemint
Care of Pear and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.