Pendula ornamental pears
Pyrus salcifolia - Awards: RHS AGM (current) 1993
A very attractive flowering pear tree, notable for its distinctive weeping branches, and silver-green leaves.
Pendula ornamental pears for sale
Pot-grown
All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.
PG12-year 12L pot-grown tree Semi-vigorous rootstock £70.00
Large tree
(3m-5m after 10 years)
Bare-root
BR11-year bare-root tree Semi-vigorous rootstock £46.50
Large tree
(3m-5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries
Order now for delivery from 8th May where these items are showing as in stock.
Delivery charges
Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95. It is calculated when you add trees to your basket, based on your postcode.
Pyrus salcifolia Pendula is a very attractive ornamental pear tree. It is named for the resemblance of its leaves to those of the weeping willow.
The main attraction is undoutedly the grey-green leaves, which gradually darken as summer progresses - but the white lightly scented spring blossom is also a feature.
The branches also have a somewhat weeping habit, particularly when young, but the mature tree tends to have a spreading rather than weeping form.
The fruits are purely ornamental, and not suitable for human consumption.
As well as the regular form, we sometimes have Pendula available as a "top-worked" tree - grafted on top of a 1.2m clear-stem. This accentuates the weeping habit.
How to grow
The branches of Pyrus salcifolia Pendula become quite dense, so it can be used for hedging - and it also responds well to pruning at almost any time of the year.
The tree is relatively slow-growing, and tolerant of most soils and situations, but does best in a sunny spot.
Advice on fruit tree pollination.
History
Pyrus salcifolia is a native of central Russia and the near east.
Pendula characteristics
- Gardening skillBeginner
- Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climatesWarm climates
- Flowering monthApril
- Blossom colourWhite
- AwardsRHS AGM (current)
