Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
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In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Twinleaf
In German
Kultur-Birne
Twinleaf
In French
Poirier commun
Twinleaf
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Twinleaf
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Twinleaf
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Twinleaf
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Twinleaf
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Twinleaf Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Twinleaf are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Twinleaf
Care of Seckel Pear and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.