Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Water elm
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblique base
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Pear
American Elm
In Hindi
नाशपाती
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Birne
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Poire
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Pera
olmo americano
In Greek
Αχλάδι
American Elm
In Portuguese
Pera
olmo americano
In Polish
Gruszka
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Orbis
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Pear and Elm
Season and care of Pear and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Elm season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Elm Physical Information
Pear and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Elm are as follows:
Care of Pear and Elm
Care of Pear and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.