Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Australia, South America
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Purple, Red
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
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Compound
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
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 regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
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
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Pear
Elderberry
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Elderberry
In German
Birne
Holunderbeere
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Pera
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Gruszka
Bez czarny
In Latin
Orbis
Elderberry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Pear and Elderberry
Season and care of Pear and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Elderberry season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Pear and Elderberry Physical Information
Pear and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Elderberry are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Elderberry
Care of Pear and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.