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    • Photo of Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

    Also Known As

    • Pendula Willowleaf Pear

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' plant details

    Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 12 FT wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Its shimmering silvery-gray leaves enhance the graceful weeping effect of this small, 10-15' tree as do the delicate white flowers which cover its weeping branches in late spring, producing a sparse set of interesting small inedible fruits; prefers cool summer areas and makes a striking landscape subject. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A small deciduous tree with a quiet elegance. Long, gray-green willowy leaves are held by a spreading crown of gracefully drooping branches. White flowers appear in spring.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' plant

    How to Grow Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Scientific Name: Pyrus pyrifolia 'Chojuro' [semi-dwarf]

    aka Pyrus pyrifolia 'Chojuro Semi-dwarf', Pyrus pyrifolia 'Chojuro'

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-7'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Chojuro Asian Pear fruit by Forestfarm
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    Comice European Pear [semi-dwarf root stock]

    Scientific Name: Pyrus comunis 'Doyenne du Comice'

    aka Pyrus communis 'Comice'

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-18'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Pyrus salicifolia

    aka Weeping Pear, Willowleaf Pear

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Pyrus salicifolia flower, foliage by Radomil
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    Chinese Sand Pear

    Scientific Name: Pyrus pyrifolia

    aka China Pear, Sand Pear

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 30'-50'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Chinese Sand Pear fruit by katorisi
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    Combination Asian Pear

    Scientific Name: Pyrus pyrifolia [2-way grafted semi-dwarf]

    aka Pyrus pyrifolia [on semi-dwarf root stock], China Pear, Chinese Sand Pear, Sand Pear

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Combination Asian Pear fruit by katorisi
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