Pyrus nivalis
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Pyrus nivalis, commonly known as the Snow Pear Tree, is a hardy, deciduous ornamental tree featuring silvery-green foliage that turns a vibrant yellow and orange in autumn. In spring, it produces clusters of white blossoms, adding a stunning floral display that attracts pollinators.

This drought-tolerant and frost-hardy tree is an excellent choice for Australian landscapes, thriving in a wide range of soils and conditions. It is an ideal feature tree, perfect for avenues, large gardens, and street planting.

Growing Requirements

Snow Pear grows best in full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and benefits from occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.

Unique Features

  • Silvery-green foliage with stunning autumn colour
  • Beautiful white spring blossoms
  • Hardy, drought-tolerant, and frost-resistant
  • Ideal for feature planting, street planting, and large gardens

Uses & Display Suggestions

Perfect for avenues, feature planting, large gardens, and urban landscapes. It creates a stunning seasonal display while offering shade and ornamental value.

Light requirement: Full Sun

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Draining, Loamy, Clay, Sandy

Skill level: Intermediate

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: No

More info: Plant in well-draining soil in a full sun position. Water regularly when young, then reduce watering once established.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: High

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest and disease-resistant, but may attract aphids and pear rust in humid conditions.

Mature height: 8 m

Mature width: 5.5 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Silvery-Green (Spring & Summer), Yellow/Orange (Autumn)

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Deciduous

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

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