Pyrus salicifolia - STDS 10-12 CM RB

Description
The Willow-leaved pear (Pyrus salicifolia) is an overhanging, picturesque small tree that produces white flowers arranged in corymbs. They appear from the end of April to May. These produce green, pear-shaped fruits. The Willow-leaved pear also has matt, lanceolate, silver-grey leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque small tree * grey shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Willow-leaved pear are silver-grey, lanceolate, matt, alternate. They are about 6 - 9 cm tall. Long adherent.

Spread
West Asia to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Willow-leaved pear has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Willow-leaved pear is an overhanging, picturesque small tree. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 7 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. As a rule, it grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The white flowers of Willow-leaved pear appear in umbels from the end of April to May.

Use
Container, solitary, park, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Pyrus salicifolia are spiny, tomentose, grey.

Root
Pyrus salicifolia is a deep-rooting plant.