Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
boxberry
In German
Ayers Birne
boxberry
In French
Ayers Poire
boxberry
In Spanish
Ayers pera
boxberry
In Greek
Ayers Pear
boxberry
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
boxberry
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
boxberry
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Burning
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Boxberry
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Boxberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Boxberry Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Boxberry are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Boxberry
Care of Ayers Pear and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.