Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Ayers Birne
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Ayers Poire
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Ayers Pear
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
winobluszcz
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pyrus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Virginia Creeper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color:
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Virginia Creeper
Care of Ayers Pear and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.