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Sorbopyrus auricularis

Bollwyller Pear

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Bollwyller Pear
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Peerlijsterbes
French
  • Poire de Bollwiller
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Sorbopyrus auricularis
Accepted name (Kew): × Pyraria irregularis View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus × Sorbopyrus (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Bollwyller Pear

Plant characteristics

Layer: Fruit tree
Catalogue size class: Medium
Height: 12.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Growth rate: None
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 4-8
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit
Edibility rating:
(3)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
None

Description

Bollwyller pear (× Pyraria irregularis, also known as × Sorbopyrus auricularis) is a deciduous intergeneric fruit tree. Its fruit flesh is eaten fresh.

Sources [2] [3] [4] [1]

Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/09
Harvest ends: 15/10

Crown

Crown shape: Broad pyramidal
Crown density: Dense crown

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

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  1. 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.

  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Washington State University Extension Minor and Uncommon Fruits for Maritime Climate Gardens
    Supports: Description
    Relevant sections
    • Description: Page 13; Shipova / × Sorbopyrus auricularis trial account

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