Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America
Types
common pear
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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, 10, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Chokecherry
In German
Kultur-Birne
Chokecherry
In French
Poirier commun
Chokecherry
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Chokecherry
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Chokecherry
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Chokecherry
In Latin
Seckel Pear
chokecherry
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Chokecherry
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Chokecherry Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Chokecherry are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Seckel Pear and Chokecherry
Care of Seckel Pear and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.