How fast does Pyrus Salicifolia grow?

Ideal for small gardens, this ornamental pear will grow to just 4 x 4 metres in 20 years.

Are weeping pears edible?

The fruit aren’t really edible, as they taste too bitter, but they are totally safe and should get some interest from hungry birds in early winter. Weeping pears naturally have a neat round canopy about 2 metres across and are ideal specimens for lawn planting or small gardens.

How do you prune Pyrus salicifolia Pendula?

It’s easy to maintain, should it get untidy with branches dragging down onto the ground. Pruning can be done through winter when you will easily see any branches that seem tangled. Prune out all upward facing shoots. Prune down to a bud that faces sideways as this will encourage a weeping growth in the spring.

Are weeping pear trees deciduous?

Commonly known as Weeping Silver Pear, this is a small tree grown for its impressive form, foliage, and flowers. This deciduous tree typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site.

How tall do weeping pear trees grow?

It is a very elegant, small tree with long, overhanging branches, suitable for even the smallest garden. It grows to only about 7 m (20ft) tall and 7m (20ft) wide. It is easily trimmed and can make an umbrella or ball shape.

Is Pyrus Salicifolia deciduous?

Native to the Middle East, Pyrus salicifolia is a species of deciduous pear widely grown as an ornamental tree. It has a semi-weeping habit, white flowers, small inedible fruit and willow-like, silver-grey leaves.

What does a weeping pear tree look like?

When should I prune my silver pear tree?

This pear should be pruned from autumn to early spring and should be initially trained to have a central leader with a clear stem of 1.5m so the weeping foliage doesn’t end up lying on the ground.

Why are my pear trees leaves Brown?

Brown, shriveled or black leaves indicate the presence of fire blight, caused by a bacteria that affects apples and roses too. Because there are no good chemical treatments to control fire blight, your best control is to keep your pear tree healthy. Plant disease-resistant pear varieties.

Is weeping pear tree evergreen?

This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

What is weeping cherry?

Prunus pendula is an ornamental weeping cherry tree that has been cultivated in Japan for many centuries. Their slender and flexible branches lead them to gracefully weep, sometimes almost kissing the ground. Once developed, the branches become firm and stiff.

What is the smallest ornamental pear tree?

Height varies amongst cultivars as well. ‘Redspire’ and ‘Aristocrat’ are the tallest of the ornamental pears and can attain heights of up to 50 feet (15 m.). ‘Fauer’ is the smallest cultivar, only reaching around 20 feet (6 m.). ‘Capital’ is a middle of the road variety reaching up to 35 feet (11 m.)

Where does Pyrus salicifolia live in the world?

Hardy to USDA Zone 4 The species, Pyrus salicifolia, is native to southeastern Europe and the Middle East. The selection ‘Pendula’ was first cultivated in Germany in the 1850s and introduced into North America in 1880-1900 and becoming popular only in the 1980s. salicifolia: Salix- (willow) leaved Click image to enlarge

How tall does a Pyrus salicifolia tree get?

Broadleaf, deciduous small tree with slender weeping branches; typically reaches 15 ft (4.5 m) tall with a similar spread. Leaves are narrow elliptic, tapering at both ends, 3-9 cm long, 0.8-1.5 cm wide, entire or sparsely toothed, at first covered with greyish felt, upper surface becoming glabrous green in late summer.

Where does the plant name pendula come from?

Specific epithet comes from Salix (willow genus) and folia meaning leaf. ‘Pendula’ is a weeping form of willow-leaved pear. Although it first entered cultivation in Germany in the 1850s, it has only recently become popular in commerce.