Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
आलूबालू
In German
Kultur-Birne
Northstar Tart Cherry
In French
Poirier commun
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Cereza
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Northstar Tart Cherry
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Northstar Tart Cherry
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Northstar Tart Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Northstar Tart Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Northstar Tart Cherry Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Northstar Tart Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Northstar Tart Cherry are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
- Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Northstar Tart Cherry
Care of Seckel Pear and Northstar Tart Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northstar Tart Cherry 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 Northstar Tart Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
