Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Pear
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
नाशपाती
चाय के पौधे
In German
Birne
Teepflanze
In French
Poire
usine de thé
In Spanish
Pera
planta del té
In Greek
Αχλάδι
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
Pera
planta do chá
In Polish
Gruszka
Herbata roślin
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Tea Plant
Season and care of Pear and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Tea Plant season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Tea Plant Physical Information
Pear and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Tea Plant are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pear and Tea Plant
Care of Pear and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.