Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
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
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Russian Olive
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Ayers Pear
In German
russische Olive
Ayers Birne
In French
Olive russe
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Ayers pera
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Ayers Pear
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Russian Olive
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Russian Olive and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Russian Olive and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Olive and Ayers Pear
Care of Russian Olive and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive 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.