Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Western Asia
Types
not available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Unknown
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
PYRUS communis
Common Name
red willow
Pear
In Hindi
silky dogwood
नाशपाती
In German
silky dogwood
Birne
In French
silky dogwood
Poire
In Spanish
silky dogwood
Pera
In Greek
silky dogwood
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
silky dogwood
Pera
In Polish
silky dogwood
Gruszka
In Latin
silky dogwood
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silky Dogwood and Pear
Season and care of Silky Dogwood and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Silky Dogwood and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silky Dogwood season is Summer and Fall and Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Silky Dogwood and Pear Physical Information
Silky Dogwood and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Silky Dogwood and Pear are as follows:
Care of Silky Dogwood and Pear
Care of Silky Dogwood and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silky Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silky Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.