Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
Prunus americana
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, 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, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Wild Plum
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Ayers Pear
In German
wild Plum
Ayers Birne
In French
wild Plum
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Ayers pera
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Ayers Pear
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Wild Plum
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Wild Plum and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Wild Plum and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Plum and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Wild Plum and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Plum and Ayers Pear
Care of Wild Plum and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum 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.