Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Brown
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Pear
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Red Buckeye
In German
Birne
Red Buckeye
In French
Poire
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Pera
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Αχλάδι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Pera
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Gruszka
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Orbis
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Pear and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Pear and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Pear and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pear and Red Buckeye
Care of Pear and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.