Pyrus communis
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
13.00 m
Width:
8.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Wind trap, Wood
Dye, Wind trap, Wood
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. Wild pears are often difficult to eat unless they are overripe. They are more suitable for use in pastries and desserts. The fruit is about 5 cm large.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
15/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Improves pollination and provides shade for the pear tree. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Offers good pollination through attracting beneficial insects. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
Provides additional nutrients and can create a beneficial microclimate. |
|
Sorbopyrus auricularis Bollwyller Pear |
Shares optimal soil nutrients and helps in soil enrichment. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides nitrogen to the soil which enhances growth. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Attracts pollinators and improves fruit set for the pear tree. |
|
Salvia officinalis Sage |
Repels pests that could harm the pear tree. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Enhances flavor of nearby fruits and attracts pollinators. |