Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Western Europe
Types
Deciduous Tree
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Allergy
Severe allergen
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Kies Eiche
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Shingle Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
gont Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Care of Shingle Oak and Bosc Pear
Care of Shingle Oak and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.