Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Water daily during growing season
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
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Pear
East Indian Oak, Teak
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Pear and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Teak? We provide you with everything About Pear and Teak. Pear has thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Teak
Season and care of Pear and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Teak season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Teak Physical Information
Pear and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Teak are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pear and Teak
Care of Pear and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.