Pyrus pyraster
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Pyrus pyraster
Also known as:
European wild pear
Images:
Google Images
Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
7.00 m
Width:
5.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
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:
None
None
Description
The fruit is edible, both raw and cooked. This fruit often grows in large quantities and can reach a diameter of up to 35 mm. It ripens from late summer to early autumn. At first, the fruit is quite firm and astringent. However, once it falls from the tree, it becomes soft and quite juicy, with a good flavor.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed eirond
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
Click on a plant in the diagram for more information.
Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Morus alba White mulberry |
Morus alba can attract pollinators, which can improve fruit set in Pyrus pyraster. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide nitrogen to the soil, improving nutrient availability for Pyrus pyraster. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna serves as a windbreak, protecting Pyrus pyraster from harsh weather conditions. |
|
Amelanchier bartramiana Oblongfruit serviceberry |
Rhamnus frangula can help with soil moisture retention, benefiting Pyrus pyraster's roots. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia can provide additional fruit diversity, encouraging wildlife and pollinators nearby. |