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PYRUS salicifolia 'Pendula'
Commonly known as Weeping pear

Silver foliage with a graceful drooping habit, flowers white
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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 -
Deciduouswillow-like, grey-felted leaves to 9cm (3½in) long, becoming hairless with age.
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White
Creamy-white. -
RacemesOf 6-8 flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Saucer-shaped
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft) -
TreeFlowers are followed by pear-shaped green fruit 3cm (1¼in) long
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Weeping / pendulous
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
4m (13ft)
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