Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Perennial
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
African Iris
In German
Ayers Birne
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Ayers Poire
African Iris
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Iris africano
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Iris africano
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and African Iris
Season and care of Ayers Pear and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and African Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and African Iris Physical Information
Ayers Pear and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and African Iris are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Ayers Pear and African Iris
Care of Ayers Pear and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.