Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
meadows, Well Drained, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
Pear
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
नाशपाती
tall fescue
In German
Birne
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Poire
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
Pera
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
Αχλάδι
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Pera
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
Gruszka
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
Orbis
tall fescue
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Tall Fescue
Season and care of Pear and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Tall Fescue season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Tall Fescue Physical Information
Pear and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pear and Tall Fescue are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Pear and Tall Fescue
Care of Pear and Tall Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.