Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Pear
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
नाशपाती
भोज पत्र
In French
Poire
Arbre de bouleau
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Pera
bétula
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Pear and Birch
Season and care of Pear and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Birch season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Birch Physical Information
Pear and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Birch are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Pear and Birch
Care of Pear and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.