Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Ayers Pear
In German
Schwarze Birke
Ayers Birne
In French
Noir Bouleau
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Ayers pera
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Birch and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Black Birch and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Black Birch and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Black Birch and Ayers Pear
Care of Black Birch and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch 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.