Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
common pear
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
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, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Kultur-Birne
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Poirier commun
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Bird Cherry
Care of Seckel Pear and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.