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    Pyrus 'Silver Ball'

    Also Known As

    • Silver Ball Compact Pear

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 12'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Pyrus 'Silver Ball' plant details

    Pyrus 'Silver Ball' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pyrus 'Silver Ball'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge, small tree, street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pyrus 'Silver Ball'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    As its name suggests, this rounded (to 12-15') ornamental pear brings delightful silver foliage to the landscape without the thorns & possible disease problems of Russian Olive; great for hedge or accent. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Pyrus 'Silver Ball' plant

    How to Grow Pyrus 'Silver Ball'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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