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    Pyrus salicifolia

    Also Known As

    • Weeping Pear
    • Willowleaf Pear

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Pyrus salicifolia plant details

    Pyrus salicifolia is a broadleaf deciduous tree with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pyrus salicifolia

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pyrus salicifolia

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Silver Weeping Pear will never get more than 15', is reasonably hardy, and has a distinctive look.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Pyrus salicifolia plant

    How to Grow Pyrus salicifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Chojuro Asian Pear

    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
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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 'Pendula'

    aka Pendula Willowleaf Pear

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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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
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