Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Fruit
  
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Humid climates, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
9-5
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Early Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
  
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Scale Insects
  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
  
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
  
PYRUS communis
  
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
  
Pear
  
In Hindi
Silverberry
  
नाशपाती
  
In German
Silverberry
  
Birne
  
In French
Silverberry
  
Poire
  
In Spanish
Silverberry
  
Pera
  
In Greek
Silverberry
  
Αχλάδι
  
In Portuguese
Silverberry
  
Pera
  
In Polish
Silverberry
  
Gruszka
  
In Latin
Silverberry
  
Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Maleae
  
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Season and Care of Silverberry and Pear
Season and care of Silverberry and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Silverberry and Pear Physical Information
Silverberry and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Pear are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Pear
Care of Silverberry and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.