Pyrus nivalis – Snow pear

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Pyrus nivalis – Snow pear

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Small tree with a round, loose crown made up of robust, vertical branches. Height 6 - 10 m, width 5 - 7 m. Young twigs are silvery white with hair. Older twigs are bare and turn darker, from grey to practically black. The trunk is also very dark grey to practically black. The twigs have no thorns. The oval to inverse oval leaves start out with white, velvety hair. They quickly change to glossy, greyish green. The underside of the leaf remains velvety white. The autumn colour is dark red. At the same time new leaves appear, the white, velvety flowers bloom in umbels. Diameter of flowers 2.5 - 3 cm. Yellowish green fruits follow in late summer. They have a tart taste. Particularly lovely solitary tree for parks and gardens. Requires direct sunlight. Tolerates dry conditions. The species name Pyrus nivalis is derived from the Latin word for snow white flowers that appear in early spring.

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Specifications
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Height
6 - 10 m
Crown
round, half-open crown
Bark and branches
very dark grey, young shoots are a woolly silvery grey
Leaf
reverse ovoid to oval, silvery grey, later greyish green, 5 - 8 cm
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
in umbels, white, Ø approx. 2.5 - 3 cm, late April/May
Fruits
round, yellowish green, Ø 3 - 5 cm, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
places little demands
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Central and South-Eastern Europe
Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white April average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Applications and inspiration
Special decorative pears
Related projects
Opera Park – Copenhagen
Frequently asked questions
Pyrus nivalis

Pyrus nivalis can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pyrus nivalis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Pyrus nivalis turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Pyrus nivalis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pyrus nivalis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pyrus nivalis blooms in april.
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