Sorbopyrus auricularis
Bollwyller Pear
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Sorbopyrus auricularis.
Plant photos
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A leafy, fruiting branch of cultivated shipova (× Pyraria irregularis, catalogued as Sorbopyrus auricularis).
(c) Bernhard Hildebrand / iNaturalist / CC BY 4.0
Photo details
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Source: iNaturalist photo 315426531
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Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Bollwyller Pear
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Peerlijsterbes
- French
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- Poire de Bollwiller
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.
Sources [1]Kew's family placement for the genus × Sorbopyrus (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
None
Harvest
Crown
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: × Pyraria irregularis (Münchh.) Sennikov & Kurtto, name ID 3270267, row 705715; × Sorbopyrus auricularis C.K.Schneid., name ID 2991331, row 855694
- Description: wcvp_names.csv; name, author, status, accepted_plant_name_id and hybrid_formula columns; see per-proposal row records where provided
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1444768; name ID 2991330; × Sorbopyrus C.K.Schneid.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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International Dendrology Society
× Sorbopyrus auricularis (Kroop) Schneid. — Trees and Shrubs Online
Supports: Description
Relevant sections
- Description: Species account; botanical description and cited horticultural observations
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USDA Agricultural Research Service
Sorbopyrus auricularis (Koop) Schneider — An Unusual Pear Relative
Supports: Description
Relevant sections
- Description: Publication abstract; Bollwyller pear parentage and history
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Washington State University Extension
Minor and Uncommon Fruits for Maritime Climate Gardens
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Relevant sections
- Description: Page 13; Shipova / × Sorbopyrus auricularis trial account
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