Woody > Malus > Malus domestica > Malus domestica 'Pear Apple'

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Malus

Species

domestica

Cultivar

'Pear Apple'

Category

Woody

Type

Tree (deciduous)

USDA Hardiness Zone

3 - 8

Canadian Hardiness Zone

4

RHS Hardiness Zone

H4 - H7

Height

1.5 - 2 m

Photographs

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Description and Growing Information

Flowering Period

Landscape

The tree can be used in hedgerows, ornamentally or grown for its fruit.

Cultivation

It may be grown in full sun to partial shade in moist conditions preferring well-drained, loamy type soils.

Shape

It has a broad spreading, and a densely twiggy crown.

Growth

Slow

Habitat

Horticultural origin.

Bark/Stem Description

Bark is a grey-brown colour with a thick, scaly, rough texture.

Flower/Leaf Bud Description

Small glabrous red buds, often tomentose, to about .5 cm.

Leaf Description

The dark green, simple, alternate, leaves are oval shaped, are 3-10 cm in length with a serrated margin and a lighter green underside.

Flower Description

The 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.

Notable Specimens

Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Propagation

Propagated by grafting.

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.

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