Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southwestern United States
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Mesquite
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Ayers Birne
Mesquite
In French
Ayers Poire
Mesquite
In Spanish
Ayers pera
mezquite
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Mesquite
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Mesquite
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Mesquite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Mesquite Tree
Care of Ayers Pear and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.