Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
common pear
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Brown
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Red Buckeye
In German
Kultur-Birne
Red Buckeye
In French
Poirier commun
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Seckel Pear
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Seckel Pear and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Red Buckeye
Care of Seckel Pear and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.