Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Moist Soils
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Ayers Pear
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Ayers Birne
In French
plante Black Ash
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Ayers pera
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Black ash herba
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Ash and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Black Ash and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Black Ash and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Ayers Pear
Care of Black Ash and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.