Pyrus nivalis - STD 8-10 CM CONT

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 Snow pear are grey-green, obovate. Silver-grey shoots. Snow pear turns bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Snow pear has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Snow pear is a small, rounded tree that can reach a height of 6 - 10 metres.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

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

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, bird food plant