Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Pear
Jessamine
In German
Birne
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Poire
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Pera
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Pera
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Gruszka
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Orbis
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pear and Jessamine
Season and care of Pear and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Jessamine season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Jessamine Physical Information
Pear and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Jessamine are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pear and Jessamine
Care of Pear and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.