Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
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Types
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Ayers Pear
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Ayers Birne
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Ayers pera
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Ayers Pear
In Polish
winobluszcz
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Pyrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. 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 Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Ayers Pear season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear
Care of Virginia Creeper and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.