Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
common pear
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, 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, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
White Currant
In German
Kultur-Birne
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Poirier commun
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
grosella blanca
In Greek
Seckel Pear
white currant
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
groselha-branca
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and White Currant
Season and care of Seckel Pear and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Seckel Pear and White Currant Physical Information
Seckel Pear and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and White Currant are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Seckel Pear and White Currant
Care of Seckel Pear and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.