Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Korea
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Green
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
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
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Pear
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Gobur champ
In German
Birne
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Poire
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Pera
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Pera
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Gruszka
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Orbis
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pyrus
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Pear and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Pear and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pear and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Pear and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.