Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Western Europe
Types
not available
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
White Oak
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
weiße Eiche
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
chêne blanc
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
roble blanco
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
White Oak
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
biały dąb
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Quercus alba
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of White Oak and Bosc Pear
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Bosc Pear? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Bosc Pear. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns. Also White Oak does not have fragrant flowers. White Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Bosc Pear has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. 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 White Oak and Bosc Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Bosc Pear
Season and care of White Oak and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
White Oak and Bosc Pear Physical Information
White Oak and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Bosc Pear are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
- Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Care of White Oak and Bosc Pear
Care of White Oak and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs 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 White Oak 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.