Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Honey Locust
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
Ayers Pear
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Ayers Birne
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Ayers pera
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Locust and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Ayers Pear. Black Locust has thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Black Locust does not have fragrant flowers. Black Locust has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Black Locust and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Black Locust and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Locust and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Black Locust and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Black Locust and Ayers Pear
Care of Black Locust and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Locust 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.