Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Pera
ameixa
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pear and Plum
Season and care of Pear and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Plum season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Plum is Acidic.
Pear and Plum Physical Information
Pear and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Pear and Plum are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Pear and Plum
Care of Pear and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.