Pyrus, Weeping Willowleaf Pear 'Pendula'

Pyrussalicifolia

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pyrus (PY-russ)
Species
salicifolia (sal-iss-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

, British Columbia

Winnetka, Illinois

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
0
neutral
1
negative
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Newberg, OR | July 2009 | negative

Though I have not grown it, in the Portland Oregon area it is said to be very susceptible to fireblight.

P
Winnetka, IL | July 2008 | positive

This tree takes to pruning very well, and would make a great hedge or large topiary specimen.

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