Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
Ayers Pear
In German
Kümmel
Ayers Birne
In French
carvi
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
alcaravea
Ayers pera
In Greek
κύμινο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
alcaravia
Ayers Pear
In Polish
kminek
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Caraway
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Caraway and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Caraway and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Caraway and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Caraway and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Caraway and Ayers Pear
Care of Caraway and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caraway 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.