Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
In German
Birne
Sperrstrauch
In Portuguese
Pera
Sakaki
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Sakaki
Season and care of Pear and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Sakaki season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Sakaki Physical Information
Pear and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Sakaki are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Pear and Sakaki
Care of Pear and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.