Pyrus nivalis 'Catalia' - STEM 225 CM, GIRTH 12-14 CM C35

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red autumn colouring * silver-grey shoots * drought-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Schneebirne 'Catalia' are grey-green, obovate, hairy. Silver-grey shoots. Schneebirne 'Catalia' turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Schneebirne 'Catalia' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Schneebirne 'Catalia' is a small, rounded tree that can reach a height of 6 - 9 metres and a width of 3 - 5 metres. It usually grows 20 - 50 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers of Schneebirne 'Catalia' appear in panicles from April to May. These grow to around 2 - 3 cm in size.

Fruit
Pyrus nivalis 'Catalia' forms yellow-green, small fruits with a bitter flavour.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Pyrus nivalis 'Catalia' is a taproot.