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Pyrus pyrifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m .
It is hardy to zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light , medium and heavy soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic soils. It can grow in semi-shade or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Cultivation

Prefers a good well-drained loam in full sun. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates light shade but does not fruit so well in such a position. Tolerates atmospheric pollution, excessive moisture and a range of soil types if they are moderately fertile. Established plants are drought tolerant. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c. A parent of the cultivated Asian pears.

HabitatsWarm rainy regions at elevations of 100 - 1400 metres in China. Naturalized in low mountains and around villages in C. and S. Japan.
HabitatsWoodland Garden Canopy
HabitatsSecondary
HabitatsWoodland Garden Canopy
HabitatsSecondary

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