Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
common pear
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Forest edges, Hillside, 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
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Common Rue
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Hydrangea
In German
Kultur-Birne
Hortensie
In French
Poirier commun
Hortensia
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Hortensia
In Greek
Seckel Pear
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Hortênsia
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Hortensja
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Common Rue
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Rue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Common Rue Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Common Rue are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Common Rue
Care of Seckel Pear and Common Rue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.