| Description | Pyrus nivalis
The Snow Pear is an especially hardy ornamental pear tree with glaucous foliage, having a fine, silvery soft coating on the leaves.
• Tolerates drought and wet areas
• Perfect for driveways, avenues or a stand alone feature
• Autumnal colour and spring blossom
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'
The most slender of the ornamental pears, it's no wonder this versatile tree is so popular!
• Spring blossoms on bare branches
• Vibrant autumnal colours or red, orange and purple
• Fits in narrow spaces, along fencelines & driveways
Can average 8-10m tall. Can be trimmed to keep at 6m if required.
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Pyrus nivalis
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| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear, Yellow Pear
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| Origin |
Southeast Europe, Western Asia
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Soggy Soils, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
|
| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
|
| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
|
| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
4-5m apart
|
| Max Height |
8m
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| Max Width |
5m
|
| Growth Speed |
Fast
|
| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
|
| Flowering |
Yes
|
| Flower Colour |
White
|
| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
|
| Fragrance |
Strong
|
| Foliage Colour |
Grey-Green
|
| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Red
|
| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
|
| Fruiting Time |
December, January
|
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
|
| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Shade Tree, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening
|
|
| Dimensions |
72 in |
| Botanical Name |
Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'
|
| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Capital Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear
|
| Origin |
China, Vietnam
|
| Plant Type |
Tree
|
| Planting Distance |
1 per 1.5 metres
|
| Size Maintained at |
4m
|
| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
|
| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
|
| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Salt Sensitive, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
|
| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
|
| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
|
| Water Requirement |
Moderate
|
| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
|
| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
|
| Best time to plant |
All Year
|
| Max Height |
10m
|
| Max Width |
3m
|
| Growth Speed |
Fast
|
| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
|
| Flowering |
Yes
|
| Flower Colour |
White
|
| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
|
| Fragrance |
Strong
|
| Foliage Colour |
Green
|
| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Purple, Red
|
| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
|
| Fruiting Time |
December, January
|
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
|
| Toxic To |
Children
|
| Uses |
Fenceline, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening
|
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