Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
Juglans nigra
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
JUGLANS nigra
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Black Walnut
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Ayers Pear
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Ayers Birne
In French
Noir noyer
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
nogal negro
Ayers pera
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Black Walnut and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Black Walnut and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Ayers Pear
Care of Black Walnut and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Walnut 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.