Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Western Europe
Types
Shrub
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Physostegia
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Physostegia
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Physostegia
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Physostegia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Physostegia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Physostegia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Physostegia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Physostegia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Physostegia
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Physostegia and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Physostegia and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Physostegia and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Physostegia and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Bosc Pear flower color:
- Bosc Pear leaf color:
Care of Physostegia and Bosc Pear
Care of Physostegia and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.