Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Applemint Tree
In German
Ayers Birne
Applemint Baum
In French
Ayers Poire
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Applemint
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Applemint season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Applemint Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Applemint are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Applemint
Care of Ayers Pear and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.