Pear

Citron

About Pear and Citron

Pear

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett

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Number of Varieties

30005

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Habitat

Humid climates, moist forests

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

12-9

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRUS communis

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Pear

Citron

In Hindi

नाशपाती

नीबू

In German

Birne

Zitrone

In French

Poire

Citron

In Spanish

Pera

Cidra

In Greek

Αχλάδι

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Pera

cidra

In Polish

Gruszka

Cytryna

In Latin

Orbis

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Sapindales

Family

Rosaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Pyrus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Citreae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

307

1 27800

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Properties of Pear and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Citron? We provide you with everything About Pear and Citron. Pear has thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Citron has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pear and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pear and Citron

Season and care of Pear and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Citron season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Pear and Citron Physical Information

Pear and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Citron are as follows:

Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pear and Citron

Care of Pear and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.