Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
नेटाल बेर
In German
Ayers Birne
Natal Plum
In French
Ayers Poire
natal Plum
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Natal Plum
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Natal Plum
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Natal Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Ayers Pear and Natal Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Natal Plum? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Natal Plum. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Natal Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Natal Plum
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Natal Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Natal Plum Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Natal Plum are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Natal Plum
Care of Ayers Pear and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.