Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Australia, South America
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Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
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Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Elderberry
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Elderberry
Ayers Pear
In German
Holunderbeere
Ayers Birne
In French
Sureau
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Saúco
Ayers pera
In Greek
Elderberry
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Bez czarny
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Elderberry
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Elderberry and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Elderberry and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Elderberry and Ayers Pear. Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Elderberry and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elderberry and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Elderberry and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Ayers Pear season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Elderberry and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Ayers Pear
Care of Elderberry and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elderberry 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.