Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Habitat
coastal environs
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Pitanga
Ayers Pear
In German
Pitanga
Ayers Birne
In French
Pitanga
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Pitanga
Ayers pera
In Greek
Pitanga
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Pitanga
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Pitanga
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Ayers Pear. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga 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 Pitanga and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Pitanga and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Pitanga and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Ayers Pear
Care of Pitanga and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.