Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Western Europe
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
सागौन
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Teak
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Teak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Teak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Teak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Teak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Teak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Teak
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Teak and Bosc Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Bosc Pear? We provide you with everything About Teak and Bosc Pear. Teak doesn't have thorns and Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Bosc Pear has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Teak and Bosc Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Teak and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Bosc Pear season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Teak and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Teak and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Care of Teak and Bosc Pear
Care of Teak and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning 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 Teak 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.