Chinese white pear

Pyrus bretschneideri, a species of Pyrus

Also known as Papple, White pear, Ya pear

About Chinese white pear (Pyrus bretschneideri)

  • Showy flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Attracts birds
  • Edible

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Tree
Foliage
  • Green
  • Deciduous
  • Medium texture
Flower colour
  • White
Fruit colour
  • White
  • Green
  • Yellow
Autumn colour
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Red
Mature height
4–8 m
Flowering season

Flowers from April to May.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Full sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Soil pH
6–7 · Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -29°C · USDA Zone 5
Native range
China

Where to buy Chinese white pear (Pyrus bretschneideri)

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