Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Pear
Grapefruit
In German
Birne
Grapefruit
In French
Poire
pamplemousse
In Greek
Αχλάδι
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Pera
Toranja
In Polish
Gruszka
grejpfrut
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Pear and Grapefruit
Season and care of Pear and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Grapefruit season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Grapefruit Physical Information
Pear and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Grapefruit are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pear and Grapefruit
Care of Pear and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.