Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Ayers Birne
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Ayers Poire
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Colorado Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Ayers Pear and Colorado Spruce
Care of Ayers Pear and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colorado Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.