Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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, 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
candlenut पेड़
In German
Ayers Birne
Candlenut Baum
In French
Ayers Poire
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Ayers pera
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Ayers Pear
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ayers Pear and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Candlenut. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Candlenut has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ayers Pear and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Candlenut
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Candlenut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Candlenut Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Candlenut are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Ayers Pear and Candlenut
Care of Ayers Pear and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.