Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
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
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Pear
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Elephant Apple
In German
Birne
Elefant von Apple
In French
Poire
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Pera
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Αχλάδι
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Pera
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Gruszka
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Orbis
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Dilleniales
Family
Rosaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Pear and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Pear and Elephant Apple. Pear has thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Pear and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Pear and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pear and Elephant Apple
Care of Pear and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.