Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
California
  
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
  
Chaparral, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
  
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
  
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
  
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Flower Stalk
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
  
ROMNEYA coulteri
  
Common Name
Pear
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Hindi
नाशपाती
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In German
Birne
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In French
Poire
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Spanish
Pera
  
Matilija amapola
  
In Greek
Αχλάδι
  
Matilija παπαρούνας
  
In Portuguese
Pera
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Polish
Gruszka
  
Matilija Poppy
  
In Latin
Orbis
  
Matilija Poppy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Papaverales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Papaveraceae
  
Genus
Pyrus
  
Romneya
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Maleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
  
Papaveroideae
  
Season and Care of Pear and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Pear and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Pear and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pear and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pear and Matilija Poppy
Care of Pear and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.