Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Western Europe
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Winter Squash
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Winter squash
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
courges d'hiver
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
abóbora
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
dynia
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
cucurbita
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Winter Squash and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Squash and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Winter Squash and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Care of Winter Squash and Bosc Pear
Care of Winter Squash and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage 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 Winter Squash 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.