Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Maclura pomifera
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Ayers Pear
In German
Osage Orange
Ayers Birne
In French
Osage orange
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Ayers pera
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Osage Orange and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Ayers Pear. Osage Orange has thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Osage Orange and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Osage Orange and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Ayers Pear
Care of Osage Orange and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done 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 Osage Orange 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.