Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
common pear
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
संतरा
In German
Kultur-Birne
Mandarine
In French
Poirier commun
mandarine
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
mandarina
In Greek
Seckel Pear
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
tangerina
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
mandarynka
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Tangerine
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 Tangerine
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Seckel Pear and Tangerine Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Tangerine are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Tangerine
Care of Seckel Pear and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.