Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Silver Birch
In German
Ayers Birne
Weißbirke
In French
Ayers Poire
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Silver Birch
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Silver Birch
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Silver Birch
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Silver Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Silver Birch Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Silver Birch are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Silver Birch
Care of Ayers Pear and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.