Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
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Types
Mareer, Manjak
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Ayers Pear
In German
Cordia subcordata
Ayers Birne
In French
Cordia subcordata
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Ayers pera
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Kou and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Kou and Ayers Pear. Kou doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching 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 Kou and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Kou and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Kou and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Ayers Pear
Care of Kou and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou 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.