Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Western Europe
Types
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Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
pinkroot
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Spigelia
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Spigelia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Spigelia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Spigelia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Spigelia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Spigelia
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Loganiceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Pinkroot and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Pinkroot and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Bosc Pear flower color:
- Bosc Pear leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Bosc Pear
Care of Pinkroot and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.