Pyrus
Pear tree
A fruit tree that bears sweet to tangy delicious fruit filled with vitamins.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
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Botanical Name | Pyrus |
Common Name | Pear tree |
Also Known As | Pear tree |
SA Tree No​ | |
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Insects |
Features | |
Flowering Season | Winter, Spring |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | No |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Fruiting Season | Summer |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Indigenous, Exotic |
Soil pH | |
Root System | Aggressive |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun |
Fruit, Citrus & Nut Trees Pricing
Bag Size | Price Range Incl. VAT |
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4L / 5L
| NA
|
7L / 10L
| R40-R400
|
20L
| R300-R500
|
50L
| R600-R800
|
100L / 200L
| R900-R2000
|
Description
The Pear tree grows into a medium size tree in an upright growth habit and can be either indigenous or exotic depending on the cultivar. Even though it has a normal disease susceptibility it can have signs of blister bark.
White flowers blossom on Pear trees from Winter to Spring and it bears tasty edible fruit in Summer. It grows well as a container or indoor plant.
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -28°C
- Estimated height: 9m
- Estimated width: 6m
- Planting distance: 6m
- Drought-resistant
- Medium to high chilling required
- Normal disease susceptibility
Indigenous cultivar: Rosemary.
Exotic cultivars: Beurre bosch, Forelle, Packams.
Pollen compatibility: Two types are needed for pollination.
Water requirements: Water regularly.
Fun facts: Pears are very healthy and may aid in gut health, improve your heart health and even help with weight loss.