Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Bark
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
फर्न पाइन
In German
Ayers Birne
Fern Pinien
In French
Ayers Poire
pin Fern
In Spanish
Ayers pera
pino helecho
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
pinho Fern
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Fern sosna
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Fern pinus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Podocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Ayers Pear and Fern Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Fern Pine? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Fern Pine. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Fern Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Fern Pine
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Fern Pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Fern Pine Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Fern Pine are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Fern Pine
Care of Ayers Pear and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine pruning is done 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.