Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Chilopsis linearis
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Fruit Color
Orange
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Desert Willow
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Ayers Pear
In German
Wüsten Weide
Ayers Birne
In French
desert Willow
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Ayers pera
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Ayers Pear
In Polish
desert Willow
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
desert Willow
Ayro Orbis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Desert Willow and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Desert Willow and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and Ayers Pear
Care of Desert Willow and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done 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 Desert Willow 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.