PYRUS salicifolia 'Pendula'

Silver foliage with a graceful drooping habit, flowers white

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Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020 - These plants are not available until September/October 2019

H/Std £55.00 each

Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020

10 to 15 Litre

Deciduous - lance-shaped to narrowly elliptic, willow-like, grey-felted leaves to 9cm (3½in) long, becoming hairless with age.
White - creamy-white.
Height - 5m (16ft)
Spread - 4m (13ft)
Tree - flowers are followed by pear-shaped green fruit 3cm (1¼in) long
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - ultimate size in 20-50 years. Wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - aphids, caterpillars, leaf midges, mites, fireblight, honey fungus, powdery mildew, canker, brown rot and scab!
Place of origin - southeastern Europe, Turkey, Northern Iran, Caucasus
Flower Shape - Racemes - - of 6-8 flowers 2cm (¾in) across
Saucer-shaped
Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Tree Shape - Weeping / pendulous -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly