Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' | Weeping Silver Pear - 220-240cm, 20lt

Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' is a lovely, weeping, deciduous ornamental pear tree with elegant, pendulous branches and narrow, elliptical, grey-green leaves similar to willow leaves, silver underneath, bronze-green in autumn. Lovely, single, creamy-white flowers bloom in early spring and are followed by small, brown ornamental fruits in autumn. Attractive to bees and birds. Weeping Silver Pear grows best in average, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils, but can adapt to a wide range of soils, including heavy clay. It prefers sunny, sheltered and somewhat exposed positions. Once established, it can withstand drought. It is resistant to frost and wind, but spring frosts may damage the flower buds. Tolerant of urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Generally, pest-free. Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' is a lovely ornamental pear tree, perfect as a specimen or accent plant in small, informal, cottage, urban and coastal gardens. Excellent for industrial areas. Suitable for growing in containers, great for patio and roof gardens.