Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South Africa
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
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
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Pear
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Bread Tree
In French
Poire
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
Pera
Árbol del pan
In Greek
Αχλάδι
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pera
Árvore de pão
In Polish
Gruszka
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
Orbis
panis ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
-
Season and Care of Pear and Bread Tree
Season and care of Pear and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Bread Tree season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Bread Tree Physical Information
Pear and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Bread Tree are as follows:
Care of Pear and Bread Tree
Care of Pear and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing 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 Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.