Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'
Common Name: Weeping silver pear, Willowleaf Pear
Type: Deciduous tree Family: Rosaceae Hardiness Zone: 4-8 Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Exposure: Sheltered or exposed Soil: Fertile soil Moisture: Well-drained, can be drought tolerant once established Plant Height x Width: 20' x 10-15' Leaf: Lance-shaped to elliptical leaves, silvery green Flower: White, 5-petaled flowers bloom in corymbs Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Size: Large Maintenance: Thinning cuts to maintain look and health of tree Landscape use: Mixed border, specimen tree Pest and Disease: Honey fungus, powdery mildew, canker, pear scab if not grown well Native Range: Southeastern Europe and Middle East Planting Instructions: Clematis goes great up tree to extend interest Propagation: Seed or grafting in winter |