Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
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Multi-Color
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
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Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Pear
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In German
Birne
Prachtspieren
In Portuguese
Pera
astilbe
In Polish
Gruszka
astilbe
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Pear and Astilbe
Season and care of Pear and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Astilbe season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Astilbe Physical Information
Pear and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pear and Astilbe are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Astilbe
Care of Pear and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.