Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
-
Types
Cornus controversa
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Ayers Pear
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Ayers Birne
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Ayers pera
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like . 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 Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wedding Cake 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.