PYRUS

Commonly known as Pear

Genus of about 60 species of mainly deciduous trees and shrubs from woodlands, in rocky places and on hillsides in Europe, western to eastern Asia and northern Africa. These ornamental types are best grown as specimens in a lawn with smaller or narrower ones suitable for small gardens.

Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    Place of origin
    Europe, western and southeastern Asia, northern Africa.
Pyrus - Growing Guide
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Trees - Care Guide

Buy Varieties of PYRUS

PYRUS calleryana 'Chanticleer'

PYRUS calleryana 'Chanticleer'

Pear

narrow conical habit with white flowers in MAR-APR and small brown fruits

 
H/Std
£80.00 each 
PYRUS elaeagnifolia 'Silver Sails'

PYRUS elaeagnifolia 'Silver Sails'

Pear

narrow, downy, silver-green leaves and large white flowers.

 
H/Std
£80.00  
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PYRUS salicifolia 'Pendula'

PYRUS salicifolia 'Pendula'

Weeping pear

silver foliage with a graceful drooping habit, flowers white

 
H/Std
£80.00 each 

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