Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, 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, 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
red alder
In German
Ayers Birne
rot-Erle
In French
Ayers Poire
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Ayers pera
aliso rojo
In Greek
Ayers Pear
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
red alnus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Red Alder
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Red Alder season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Red Alder Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Red Alder are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Red Alder
Care of Ayers Pear and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.