Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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, Sand
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
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Ayers Birne
Mexican Bambus
In French
Ayers Poire
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Ayers pera
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Mexicanus Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Ayers Pear and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Ayers Pear and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth 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 Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.