Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Japanese dogwood, Chinese dogwood
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Obtuse
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown Canker, Leaf spot, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used for mallets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CORNUS kousa
Common Name
Pear
Chinese Dogwood, Korean Dogwood
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Chinese Dogwood
In German
Birne
Chinese Dogwood
In French
Poire
Dogwood chinoise
In Spanish
Pera
Dogwood chino
In Greek
Αχλάδι
κινεζική Dogwood
In Portuguese
Pera
Dogwood chinês
In Polish
Gruszka
Chiński Dereń
In Latin
Orbis
Dogwood Chinese
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cornoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Chinese Dogwood
Season and care of Pear and Chinese Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Chinese Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Chinese Dogwood season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Chinese Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Chinese Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Chinese Dogwood Physical Information
Pear and Chinese Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Chinese Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Chinese Dogwood are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Chinese Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Chinese Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pear and Chinese Dogwood
Care of Pear and Chinese Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.