| Description | Pyrus calleryana 'Winter Glow'
The only evergreen ornamental pear currently on the market, making it a highly sought after specimen tree.
• Spring blossoms on semi bare branches
• Ideal for screening or as a shade tree
• Green glossy leaves with a silvered backing
Everscreen Pears will only retain leaves in warmer climates. Cool climate areas such as rural Victoria are likely to see leaf drop in the winter but usually for only a period of up to 5 weeks. In cool climates it the Everscreen will get an autumnal colouring prior to leaf drop.
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Salvia longistyla x farinacea
One of the smallest of the Salvia family, 'Mystic Spires' produce broad, green leaves with blooms of dark blue atop long stems. Salvia's will bloom throughout the season if deadheaded regularly. Pruning after flowering is finished will ensure strong bushy regrowth for the next season.
Salvia 'Mystic Spires' are suitable for pots, planters and full sun to part shade positions in the garden. Though thought of as a Cottage perennial, they suit a wide range of applications, including mass planting in Modern or Lush & Leafy gardens.
See our Salvia Factsheet here for more about the different Salvia varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Additional information |
| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Ever Screen Pear, Evergreen Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear, Winter Glow
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| Origin |
China, Vietnam
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Semi-Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Salt Sensitive, Wind Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
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| Max Height |
10m
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| Max Width |
5m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Size Maintained at |
5m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Purple, Red
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
December, January
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Children
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Shade Tree, Feature Tree
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|
| Botanical Name |
Salvia longistyla x farinacea 'Mystic Spires'
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| Other Common Names |
Mystic Spires Blue, Sage
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| Origin |
Central America, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Mediterranean, South America
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| Life Cycle |
Perennial
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| Plant Type |
Perennial Shrub
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Low, Moderate
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| Tolerances |
Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
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| Planting Distance |
3 per metre
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| Best time to plant |
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
April, December, February, January, March, May, November, October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Blue
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| Fragrance |
Foliage
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Max Height |
0.9m
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| Max Width |
0.4m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
after flowering, Annually
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| Size Maintained at |
0.6m
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Window Box, Attracts Butterflies, Borders, Honeybee Food, Mass planting, Pots
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