Malus domestica 'Pear Apple' (Pear Apple )

Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusMalus
Speciesdomestica
Cultivar'Pear Apple'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer		The fruit is eatable and is used in traditional cider making. Apple wood is used as a fuel and is admired for the blue-green flames it produces during burning. The wood may also be used in the production of furniture and household utensils such as bowls.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1.5 - 2 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

ShapeIt has a broad spreading, and a densely twiggy crown.
LandscapeThe tree can be used in hedgerows, ornamentally or grown for its fruit.
PropagationPropagated by grafting.
CultivationIt may be grown in full sun to partial shade in moist conditions preferring well-drained, loamy type soils.
Notable SpecimensCotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBark is a grey-brown colour with a thick, scaly, rough texture.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall glabrous red buds, often tomentose, to about .5 cm.
Leaf DescriptionThe dark green, simple, alternate, leaves are oval shaped, are 3-10 cm in length with a serrated margin and a lighter green underside.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers, emerging in the spring, are white with a red-pink underside. They are cup-shaped with five petals, ranging in size from 8-10 cm.

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