Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
  
Astringent, Febrifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
  
Flowers, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
  
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
  
PYRUS 'Ayers'
  
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
  
Ayers Pear, Pear
  
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
  
Ayers Pear
  
In German
Shagbark Hickory
  
Ayers Birne
  
In French
Caryer ovale
  
Ayers Poire
  
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
  
Ayers pera
  
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
  
Ayers Pear
  
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
  
Ayers Pear
  
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
  
Ayers Gruszka
  
In Latin
Carya
  
Ayro Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Juglandales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Juglandaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Carya
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Juglandeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Shagbark Hickory does not have fragrant flowers. Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching. 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 Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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.