Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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
Clay, 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
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
रूस ओलिव
In German
Ayers Birne
russische Olive
In French
Ayers Poire
Olive russe
In Spanish
Ayers pera
oliva ruso
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Olive russo
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Russian Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Russian Olive
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Russian Olive season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Russian Olive Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Russian Olive are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Ayers Pear and Russian Olive
Care of Ayers Pear and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.