Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
firethorn
Ayers Pear
In German
firethorn
Ayers Birne
In French
firethorn
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
firethorn
Ayers pera
In Greek
firethorn
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
firethorn
Ayers Pear
In Polish
firethorn
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Ayro Orbis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Firethorn and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Firethorn and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Firethorn and Ayers Pear. Firethorn has thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Firethorn does not have fragrant flowers. Firethorn has allergic reactions like and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like . 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 Firethorn and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firethorn and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Firethorn and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Firethorn and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Ayers Pear
Care of Firethorn and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn 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.