Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Deciduous Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Green, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Tannin, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black and brown dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CORNUS nuttallii
Common Name
Pear
Mountain Dogwood, Nuttall's Dogwood, Pacific Dogwood
In Hindi
नाशपाती
pacific dogwood
In German
Birne
Pacific Dogwood
In French
Poire
pacific cornouiller
In Spanish
Pera
cornejo pacífico
In Greek
Αχλάδι
pacific dogwood
In Portuguese
Pera
Dogwood pacífico
In Polish
Gruszka
Pacific dereń
In Latin
Orbis
Pacific dogwood
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Pacific Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Pacific Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Pear and Pacific Dogwood. Pear has thorns and Pacific Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Pacific Dogwood 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 Pacific Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Pacific Dogwood
Season and care of Pear and Pacific Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Pacific Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Pacific Dogwood season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Pacific Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Pacific Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Pacific Dogwood Physical Information
Pear and Pacific Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Pacific Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Pacific Dogwood are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Pacific Dogwood flower color: Green, Light Pink and Ivory
- Pacific Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pear and Pacific Dogwood
Care of Pear and Pacific Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pacific Dogwood 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 Pacific Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
