Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
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
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Pear
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
नाशपाती
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Birne
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Poire
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Pera
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Pera
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Gruszka
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pear and Bael
Season and care of Pear and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Bael season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Bael is Neutral.
Pear and Bael Physical Information
Pear and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Bael are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Pear and Bael
Care of Pear and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.