Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
पेकॉन
In German
Ayers Birne
Pekannuss
In French
Ayers Poire
Pacanier
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Pecan
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Pecan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Pecan
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Pecan season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Pecan Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Pecan are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Pecan
Care of Ayers Pear and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.