What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
common pear
Not Available
Number of Varieties
1
99+
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
9-6
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
370.00 cm
99+
1,220.00 cm
33
Minimum Width
120.00 cm
99+
610.00 cm
34
Plant Color
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbiculate
Thorns
Yes
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
Yes
Yes
Edible Fruit
Yes
Yes
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
Yes
No
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
No
Showy Foliage
No
No
Showy Bark
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Kultur-Birne
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Poirier commun
arbousier
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Seckel Pear
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
medronheiro
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Seckel Pear
arbutus
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ericales
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
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