Pear

Himalayan Birch

About Pear and Himalayan Birch

Pear

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

India, Nepal, China

Types

Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

30002

0 40000

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Habitat

Humid climates, moist forests

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-85-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

7-5

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

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 Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRUS communis

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Pear

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

नाशपाती

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Birne

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Poire

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

Pera

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Αχλάδι

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Pera

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Gruszka

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Orbis

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fagales

Family

Rosaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Pyrus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

3030

1 27800

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Properties of Pear and Himalayan Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Pear and Himalayan Birch. Pear has thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pear and Himalayan Birch

Season and care of Pear and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Pear and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Pear and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Pear and Himalayan Birch

Care of Pear and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.