Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
common pear
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
शतावर
In German
Kultur-Birne
Gemüsespargel
In French
Poirier commun
Asperge
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Asparagus
In Greek
Seckel Pear
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Asparagus
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Asparagus
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Asparagus Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Asparagus are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Asparagus
Care of Seckel Pear and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.