Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Pitanga
In German
Ayers Birne
Pitanga
In French
Ayers Poire
Pitanga
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Pitanga
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Pitanga
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Pitanga
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Pitanga
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ayers Pear and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Pitanga. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Pitanga 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 Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Pitanga
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Pitanga season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Pitanga Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Pitanga are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Ayers Pear and Pitanga
Care of Ayers Pear and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.