Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Ayers Birne
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Ayers Poire
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Sarcococca confusa doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Ayers Pear and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.