Pyrus kawakamii
Evergreen or Flowering Pear
Description
This tree grows quickly to about 20' tall and wide. It is has evergreen, glossy, oval, and pointed leaves. White, fragrant, spectacular flowers bloom in spring. Leaves may fall in winter if very cold. It prefers full sun and regular watering, more in hot summer months. Prune in winter. This tree looks great if espaliered. Fruit is inedible.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.