Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Ayers Pear
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Ayers Birne
In French
Thuya occidental
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Ayers pera
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of White Cedar and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Ayers Pear. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also White Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. White Cedar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes. 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 White Cedar and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Ayers Pear
Season and care of White Cedar and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and Ayers Pear Physical Information
White Cedar and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Ayers Pear are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of White Cedar and Ayers Pear
Care of White Cedar and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar 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 White Cedar 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.