Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Starfruit
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
carambola पेड़
In German
Ayers Birne
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Ayers Poire
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Ayers pera
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Ayers Pear
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ayers Pear and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Carambola. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Carambola
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Carambola season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Carambola Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Carambola are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Carambola
Care of Ayers Pear and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.