Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Arbutus
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
सदाबहार
In German
Ayers Birne
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Ayers Poire
arbousier
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Arbitus
In Greek
Ayers Pear
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
árbuto
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
mącznik
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Arbutus
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Arbutus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Arbutus Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Arbutus are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Arbutus
Care of Ayers Pear and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.