Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Kigelia africana
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Dark Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Poisonous when unripe
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Sausage Tree
In German
Ayers Birne
Sausage Tree
In French
Ayers Poire
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Ayers Pear
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Sausage Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Sausage Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree
Care of Ayers Pear and Sausage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.