Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Arbutus unedo
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Ayers Pear
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Ayers Birne
In French
arbousier
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Ayers pera
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
arbutus
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy 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 Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear
Care of Strawberry Tree and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree 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.