Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Castanea pumila
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Hillside, Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
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
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 in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Headache, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
CASTANEA pumila
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Chinquapin
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
बौना शाहबलूत
In German
Ayers Birne
Zwergkastanien
In French
Ayers Poire
châtaignier nain
In Spanish
Ayers pera
el castaño enano
In Greek
Ayers Pear
νάνος καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
νάνος καστανιάς
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
krasnolud kasztan
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
P. castaneis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ayers Pear and Chinquapin
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Chinquapin? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Chinquapin. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Chinquapin doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Chinquapin 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 Chinquapin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Chinquapin
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Chinquapin is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Chinquapin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Chinquapin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Chinquapin Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Chinquapin physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Chinquapin are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Chinquapin
Care of Ayers Pear and Chinquapin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.