Pyrus kawakamii
Flowering or Evergreen Pear
Description
This variety grows as a small tree to about 20' tall and as wide. In mildest climates it is an evergreen, and the leaves are glossy, oval, and pointed. During the winter, clusters of white flowers can be seen.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.
Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.