Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Pear
False Indigo
In German
Birne
falsches Indigo
In French
Poire
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Pera
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Pera
false Indigo
In Polish
Gruszka
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Orbis
falsum indicum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Pear and False Indigo
Season and care of Pear and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and False Indigo season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and False Indigo Physical Information
Pear and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and False Indigo are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pear and False Indigo
Care of Pear and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.