Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
pride pear,Triumph pear,jersey pear
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Hedge, Wood Margins
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, codling moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Sugar'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Sugar Pear
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Sugar pear
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Kultur-Birne
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Poirier commun
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Pyrus communis
árbol del pan
In Greek
Sugar pear
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sugar pear
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Pear and Breadfruit
Season and care of Sugar Pear and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Pear and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Pear is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Pear is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Pear and Breadfruit Physical Information
Sugar Pear and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Pear and Breadfruit are as follows:
Sugar Pear flower color: White
Sugar Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Pear and Breadfruit
Care of Sugar Pear and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.