Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
firethorn
In German
Ayers Birne
firethorn
In French
Ayers Poire
firethorn
In Spanish
Ayers pera
firethorn
In Greek
Ayers Pear
firethorn
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
firethorn
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
firethorn
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Firethorn
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Firethorn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Firethorn Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Firethorn are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Firethorn
Care of Ayers Pear and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.