Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Habitat
Wet lands
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Ayers Pear
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Ayers Birne
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Ayers pera
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Ayers Pear
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Pyrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear
Care of Poison Sumac and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.