Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Red Currant
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Red Currant
Ayers Pear
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Ayers Birne
In French
Groseille
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Grosella
Ayers pera
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Groselha
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
red RIBES
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Red Currant and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Red Currant and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Red Currant and Ayers Pear. Red Currant doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Red Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Red Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Red Currant and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Currant and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Red Currant and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Ayers Pear season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Red Currant and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Ayers Pear
Care of Red Currant and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant 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.