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Pyrus Nivalis - Snow Pear

Pyrus Nivalis - Snow Pear

Regular price $70.00 AUD
Regular price Sale price $70.00 AUD
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Size
Snow Pear

Approximate Sizing

25cm Pot - 1.5m Tall
33cm Pot - 2.2m Tall
40cm Pot - 2.6m Tall
50cm Pot - 3.0m Tall

About the Variety:
Variety: Pyrus nivalis (Snow Pear)
Full Size: Typically grows to 8-12 meters tall with a spread of 6-8 meters.
Foliage: Deciduous, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green colour, turning shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn.

Why Choose the Snow Pear?

Key Features:
- Ornamental Flowers: The Snow Pear produces clusters of white flowers in early spring, creating a beautiful and delicate display that adds charm to any landscape.
- Edible Fruit: In addition to its ornamental value, the Snow Pear produces small, round fruit that is edible and can be used in cooking or eaten fresh, providing both aesthetic and culinary benefits.
- Autumn Colour: The foliage of the Snow Pear turns vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn, creating a stunning visual display before the leaves drop for winter, adding seasonal interest to the landscape.
- Compact Size: With its moderate size and rounded canopy, the Snow Pear is suitable for smaller gardens, urban landscapes, or as a specimen tree in mixed borders, where its beauty can be appreciated up close.
- Wildlife Value: The flowers of the Snow Pear attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, while the fruit provides food for birds and other wildlife, enhancing biodiversity in the garden ecosystem.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, the Snow Pear is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and care, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- Versatile Use: Snow Pears can be planted as individual specimens, in groupings, or as part of a mixed planting scheme, adding beauty, diversity, and interest to any garden or landscape design.
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