Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
White Currant
Ayers Pear
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Ayers Birne
In French
Ribes sativum
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Ayers pera
In Greek
white currant
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Ayers Pear
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Currant and Ayers Pear
Season and care of White Currant and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
White Currant and Ayers Pear Physical Information
White Currant and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Ayers Pear are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of White Currant and Ayers Pear
Care of White Currant and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant 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 Currant 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.