Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
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
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Pear
English boxwood
In Hindi
नाशपाती
European boxwood
In German
Birne
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Poire
Buis commun
In Spanish
Pera
boj común
In Greek
Αχλάδι
European boxwood
In Polish
Gruszka
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Orbis
European boxwood
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and English Boxwood
Season and care of Pear and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and English Boxwood season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and English Boxwood Physical Information
Pear and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and English Boxwood are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and English Boxwood
Care of Pear and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
