Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Kultur-Birne
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Poirier commun
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Seckel Pear and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Seckel Pear and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.