Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
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
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
PINUS virginiana
Common Name
Pear
Scrub Pine
In Hindi
नाशपाती
वर्जीनिया पाइन
In German
Birne
Virginia Pine
In French
Poire
Virginia Pine
In Spanish
Pera
Virginia pino
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Βιρτζίνια Pine
In Portuguese
Pera
Virginia Pine
In Polish
Gruszka
Virginia Pine
In Latin
Orbis
Virginia Pinus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Virginia Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Virginia Pine? We provide you with everything About Pear and Virginia Pine. Pear has thorns and Virginia Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Virginia Pine 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 Virginia Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Virginia Pine
Season and care of Pear and Virginia Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Virginia Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Virginia Pine season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Virginia Pine Physical Information
Pear and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Virginia Pine are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Virginia Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Pear and Virginia Pine
Care of Pear and Virginia Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.