Origin
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Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Shrub
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
RHUS lancea
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
African Sumac
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Ayers Birne
African sumac
In French
Ayers Poire
sumac africaine
In Spanish
Ayers pera
zumaque africano
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
sumac africano
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
afrykański sumaka
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
African sumac
Family
Rosaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and African Sumac
Season and care of Ayers Pear and African Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and African Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and African Sumac season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for African Sumac is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and African Sumac Physical Information
Ayers Pear and African Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and African Sumac are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- African Sumac leaf color: Green
Care of Ayers Pear and African Sumac
Care of Ayers Pear and African Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.