Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Good for skin
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
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Pear
Black Walnut
In Hindi
नाशपाती
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Birne
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Poire
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Pera
nogal negro
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Pera
nogueira preta
In Polish
Gruszka
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Orbis
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Pear and Black Walnut
Season and care of Pear and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Black Walnut season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Black Walnut Physical Information
Pear and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Black Walnut are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Black Walnut
Care of Pear and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.