Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Plum
In German
Ayers Birne
Pflaume
In French
Ayers Poire
prune
In Spanish
Ayers pera
ciruela
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
ameixa
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Śliwka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Plum
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Plum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Ayers Pear and Plum Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Plum are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Ayers Pear and Plum
Care of Ayers Pear and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.