willowleaf pear
Pyrus salicifolia
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size15 to 25 feet tall12 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Cream to greenish-white
Garden uses
Notes
Willowleaf pear (Pyrus salicifolia) is a tree for specimen planting and the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Cream to greenish-white flowers open in mid to late spring. It can reach 15 to 25 feet tall, so give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Wild bergamot, Black chokeberry, and Tickseed.
Native range
Turkey.