Wild Pear 40/60cm Bare Root (Pyrus communis)

Wild Pear - Pyrus Communis

Wild Pear has grown in the UK for thousands of years and is considered by some to be native to the UK.  Wild pear has small white flowers in spring followed by pear shaped fruit that are hard and sharp to the taste.  It can form a dense thorny hedge and will grow in almost any position.  It is an excellent wildlife plant to include in woodlands, hedges, or as a specimen tree as they make an excellent food source for wildlife.  Spring blossoms attract bees and other insects and in the autumn birds and other small animals love the fruit.   It is a medium growing plant that can be used as an alternative to Hawthorn thanks to its thorns which would make an impenetrable, dense hedge. Wild pear would also be good to include in any native hedgerows.  

Common Name: Wild Pear, Common Pear

Genus: Pyrus  

Species:  communis

Type:  Bareroot

 Size:  40/60cm

Growth Rate:  Medium

Planting Location:  Full sun, partial shade

Soil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types, moist but well drained

pH:  neutral, alkaline, acid

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance: 3  per metre single row for hedging 

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height: 12  metres

Spread: 8  metres

**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.