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Pyrus kawakamii

Flowering or Evergreen Pear

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Mullany/George

 

Description

This variety grows as a small tree to about 20' tall and as wide. In mildest climates, it is an evergreen, and the leaves are glossy, oval, and pointed. During the winter, clusters of white flowers can be seen.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.