Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Lemon
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
नींबू
Ayers Pear
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Ayers Birne
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Ayers pera
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Limão
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Limon
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Lemon and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Lemon and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Ayers Pear
Care of Lemon and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon 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.