Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
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Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Ayers Pear
In German
Zeder
Ayers Birne
In French
Encens Cedar
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Ayers pera
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Ayers Pear
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear
Care of Incense Cedar and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar 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.