Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
American Basswood
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
Ayers Pear
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Ayers Birne
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
tilo americano
Ayers pera
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
American Basswood
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Tiliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of American Basswood and Ayers Pear
Season and care of American Basswood and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
American Basswood and Ayers Pear Physical Information
American Basswood and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Ayers Pear are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of American Basswood and Ayers Pear
Care of American Basswood and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
