Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Pear
Copper iris
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Copper Iris
In German
Birne
Copper Iris
In French
Poire
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Pera
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Αχλάδι
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Pera
Copper Iris
In Polish
Gruszka
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Orbis
Iris Copper
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Copper Iris
Season and care of Pear and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Copper Iris season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Copper Iris Physical Information
Pear and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Copper Iris are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Copper Iris
Care of Pear and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.