Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, Canada
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
HACKBERRY
In German
Ayers Birne
Hackberry
In French
Ayers Poire
micocoulier
In Spanish
Ayers pera
almez
In Greek
Ayers Pear
hackberry
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
hackberry
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
hackberry
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Hackberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Hackberry
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Hackberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Hackberry Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Hackberry are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Hackberry
Care of Ayers Pear and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.