Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
common pear
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Kultur-Birne
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Poirier commun
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Seckel Pear
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Seckel Pear
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Seckel Pear and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.