Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
-
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
pachysandra
Ayers Pear
In German
Ysander
Ayers Birne
In French
pachysandra
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Pachysandra
Ayers pera
In Greek
Pachysandra
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Runianka
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Pachysandra
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pachysandra and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Ayers Pear. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Pachysandra and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Pachysandra and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachysandra and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Pachysandra and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Pachysandra and Ayers Pear
Care of Pachysandra and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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.