Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Fuchsia
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
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
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Pear
In Hindi
Heterocentron
नाशपाती
In German
Heterocentron
Birne
In French
Heterocentron
Poire
In Spanish
Heterocentron
Pera
In Greek
Heterocentron
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
Pera
In Polish
Heterocentron
Gruszka
In Latin
Heterocentron
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Melastomataceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Pyrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Pear
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Spanish Shawl and Pear Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Pear are as follows:
Care of Spanish Shawl and Pear
Care of Spanish Shawl and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Shawl 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.