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Pyrus cordata (Plymouth pear)
3 hours care
per year
per year
7m
Max height
Max height
5.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pyrus cordata
Other names
Plymouth pear
Genus
Pyrus Pyrus
Species
P. cordata - P. cordata is a large, spreading, thorny, deciduous shrub or small tree with elliptic to rounded, semi-glossy, finely-toothed, mid- to dark green leaves and unpleasantly scented, white to pale pink flowers in mid- to late spring followed by spherical, brown to yellow-brown fruit.
Pyrus cordata is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Blister mite , Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Codling moth , Pear fruitlet gall midge Aphids , Blister mite , Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Codling moth , Pear fruitlet gall midge
Diseases
This cultivar is fire blight resistant.
Apple and pear canker , Blight , Pear rust , Pear scab Apple and pear canker , Blight , Pear rust , Pear scab
General care
Pruning
Thin fruit as necessary. Regular pruning required.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pyrus cordata (Plymouth pear) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 5.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Cultivation
Best in moderately fertile, well-drained loam in full sun. Tolerates light shade but fruiting will be reduced. Tolerate pollution, moist conditions, and a range of soil types. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Pyrus cordata
Other names
Plymouth pear
Genus
Pyrus Pyrus
Species
P. cordata - P. cordata is a large, spreading, thorny, deciduous shrub or small tree with elliptic to rounded, semi-glossy, finely-toothed, mid- to dark green leaves and unpleasantly scented, white to pale pink flowers in mid- to late spring followed by spherical, brown to yellow-brown fruit.
Native to
Great Britain, Western Asia
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Blister mite , Bullfinches , Caterpillars , Codling moth , Pear fruitlet gall midge
Diseases
This cultivar is fire blight resistant.
Specific diseases
Apple and pear canker , Blight , Pear rust , Pear scab
General care
Pruning
Thin fruit as necessary. Regular pruning required.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pyrus cordata (Plymouth pear) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 5.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Cultivation
Best in moderately fertile, well-drained loam in full sun. Tolerates light shade but fruiting will be reduced. Tolerate pollution, moist conditions, and a range of soil types. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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