Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Ayers Birne
Octopus tree
In French
Ayers Poire
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Ayers pera
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Ayers Pear
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Octopus Tree
Care of Ayers Pear and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.