Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Red Cardinal
In German
Ayers Birne
Red Cardinal
In French
Ayers Poire
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Cárdenas
In Greek
Ayers Pear
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Red Cardinal doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red Cardinal has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Red Cardinal and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Red Cardinal season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal
Care of Ayers Pear and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal 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 Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.