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    PYRUS salicifolia 'Pendula'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PYRUS salicifolia 'Pendula' and VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
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    PYRUS salicifolia 'Pendula'

    Commonly known as Weeping pear

     AWARD
    Silver foliage with a graceful drooping habit, flowers white
     
    Plant Details
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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
    • Deciduous
      willow-like, grey-felted leaves to 9cm (3½in) long, becoming hairless with age.
    • White
      Creamy-white.
    • Racemes
      Of 6-8 flowers 2cm (¾in) across
    • Saucer-shaped
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Lanceolate
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Weeping / pendulous
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Suitable for small gardens
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
    Pyrus - Growing Guide
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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