Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Brazil
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Raintree
In German
Kultur-Birne
raintree
In French
Poirier commun
raintree
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
raintree
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Raintree
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Raintree
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Raintree
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Raintree
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Raintree
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raintree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Seckel Pear and Raintree Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Raintree are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Raintree
Care of Seckel Pear and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.