Pear

Rhododendron

About Pear and Rhododendron

Pear

Rhododendron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Types

Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

3000700

0 40000

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Habitat

Humid climates, moist forests

moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

800.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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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

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Food

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PYRUS communis

RHODODENDRON

Common Name

Pear

Rhododendron

In Hindi

नाशपाती

rhododendron

In German

Birne

Rhododendron

In French

Poire

rhododendron

In Spanish

Pera

rododendro

In Greek

Αχλάδι

ροδοδάφνη

In Portuguese

Pera

rododendro

In Polish

Gruszka

rododendron

In Latin

Orbis

Rhododendron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Rosaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Pyrus

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Maleae

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

301024

1 27800

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Properties of Pear and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Pear and Rhododendron. Pear has thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pear and Rhododendron

Season and care of Pear and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Rhododendron season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Rhododendron is Acidic.

Pear and Rhododendron Physical Information

Pear and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Rhododendron are as follows:

Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of Pear and Rhododendron

Care of Pear and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.