Pyrus kawakamii |
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Flowering or Evergreen Pear |
Description
This variety grows as a small tree to about 20' tall and as wide. In mildest climates, it is an evergreen, and the leaves are glossy, oval, and pointed. During the Spring, clusters of white flowers can be seen.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.