Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
  
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Silver
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
  
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
Fall, Late Fall
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, 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, 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
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
  
Astringent, Febrifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Flowers, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
  
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
  
PYRUS 'Ayers'
  
Common Name
Silverthorn
  
Ayers Pear, Pear
  
In Hindi
Silverthorn
  
Ayers Pear
  
In German
Silverthorn
  
Ayers Birne
  
In French
Silverthorn
  
Ayers Poire
  
In Spanish
Silverthorn
  
Ayers pera
  
In Greek
Silverthorn
  
Ayers Pear
  
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
  
Ayers Pear
  
In Polish
Silverthorn
  
Ayers Gruszka
  
In Latin
Silverthorn
  
Ayro Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Silverthorn and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Silverthorn and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Ayers Pear
Care of Silverthorn and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.