Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
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Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
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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
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
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Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Pear
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
नाशपाती
चेरी प्लम
In German
Birne
cherry Plum
In Spanish
Pera
cherry Plum
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Pera
cherry Plum
In Polish
Gruszka
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Orbis
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pear and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Pear and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Pear and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Pear and Cherry Plum
Care of Pear and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.