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Pyrus elaeagrifolia subsp. kotschyana

Pyrus elaeagrifolia subsp. kotschyana

Low Maintenance

Genus: Pyrus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

P. elaeagrifolia subsp. kotschyana is a slender, upright, deciduous tree to around 8m tall with silvery-grey to greenish elliptic to narrowly oval leaves up to 5cm long. Clusters of white, five-petalled flowers 1.5-3cm across appear in spring and are followed by small, rounded fruits

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile soil in full sun or part shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by fireblight, honey fungus, powdery mildews, a canker and pear scab

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years