Description

An evergreen ornamental variety with a broad, sprawling habit of growth; covered in clusters of white flowers in late winter or early spring; flowers have an unpleasant odor; it may drop leaves in the coldest of winters; can be espaliered

Landscape Attributes

Evergreen Pear is a multi-stemmed evergreen tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Evergreen Pear is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Evergreen Pear will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings.