Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Hot climate regions, Humid climates, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Moth, Ring Rot, Rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Flies, Mites, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Anemia, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Digestion problems, Emmoiliant, Fights Depression, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Basketary, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
HYOPHORBE lagenicaulis
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Bottle Palm
In German
Ayers Birne
Palme
In French
Ayers Poire
Paume
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Palma
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Palma
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Palma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Bottle Palm
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Bottle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Bottle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Bottle Palm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Bottle Palm Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Bottle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bottle Palm height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Bottle Palm are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Bottle Palm flower color: White and Ivory
- Bottle Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Bottle Palm
Care of Ayers Pear and Bottle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Palm pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.