Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica – Common pear, Garden pear

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Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica – Common pear, Garden pear

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A tree with a variable manner of growth that usually develops a narrow, ovoid crown. Height approx. 15 - 20 m, width approx. 10 m. Old trees have a trunk that is dark grey, and sometimes practically black. Usually deeply grooved and sometimes flaking off in small bits. Young twigs start out slightly hairy but are soon bare. They turn greyish brown and sometimes have thorns. The leaves are very variable in shape. They are round, oval or elliptical and glossy dark green, the edges are sharply serrated. White flowers bloom profusely in late April. The flowers, approx. 4 cm in diameter, grow in bundles of 5 to 9 together. Edible, fairly tasteless pear-shaped fruits follow in the autumn. Demands neutral to calcareous soil and is resistant to dryness.

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Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m
Crown
elongated to ovoid, variable, half-open crown
Bark and branches
trunk dark grey, deeply grooved, twigs greenish brown
Leaf
oval to elliptical or round, glossy dark green, 4 - 8 cm
Flowers
white, in bundles, April
Fruits
yellowish brown small pears, approx. 4 - 12 cm, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
Yes
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
neutral to calcareous, preferably dry
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good, also on the coast
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
parks, large gardens, patio gardens
Origin
Caucasus
Synonyms
Pyrus caucasica
calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green white April average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits yes
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Frequently asked questions
Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica

Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica blooms in april.
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