Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree | Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'
Lovely weeping ornamental pear
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree
Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'
- A lovely weeping ornamental pear tree
- Beautiful grey-green narrow leaves with a silver downy underside
- Pretty single white flowers appear in April-May, providing popular with wildlife such as bees and other pollination insects
- The wonderful silvery-blue foliage turns to a bronzed green in the autumn before falling, quickly followed by brown/green ornamental fruits which are eaten by birds
- Ideal for smaller gardens as it only grows to 5x4m
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
- Please note that young trees often don't have a weeping shape, particularly when they arrive early in the year after being pruned - but hold tight and that unique form will develop over time
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree can be grown in a pot initially. Start with a 50cm pot. Depending on its vigour, it may need moving to the ground after a few years. Ensure adequate drainage and water regularly during warm weather above 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree typically reaches a height of 4 to 5 metres, with a weeping spread of 4 to 5 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures between -15°C and -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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