Dombeya pulchra

Also Known As

Silver Wild Pear

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'
W: 15'

planting zones

9b-10b

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Dombeya pulchra plant details

Dombeya pulchra is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dombeya pulchra

Plant type: tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 15 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, fall color, small tree, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dombeya pulchra

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I believe this is my favorite of all the Dombeyas I’ve come to know! I think it’s the unique combination of “Wow. How very fancy.” & “Hey! This actually grows well here!” Hardy here by the bay, Dombeya pulchra has lush foliage & superbly beautiful, 1” porcelain pink flowers with deep cerise centers that appear in large clusters below the leaves. Blooming in late Summer into early Fall, flowers on graceful stems to peer downward. This tree would be an exotic addition to the ornamental garden & worthy of a special place. Performs decently in large containers, but eventually a permanent home in the ground will suit it best. Multi-branching & growing to around 15’, it is perfect as a partly shaded understory tree & has survived many moderate frosts here at the nursery with very little damage. (FYI: Despite the name, it bears no relation to pears & does not make fruit.)