Description
The Chinese Ornamental Pear is a rare botanical tree valued for its graceful form, spring blossom, and small decorative fruits. Hardy and adaptable, it is an excellent choice for botanical collections, ornamental gardens, or for those who appreciate unusual fruit trees.
Native to China, Japan, and Korea, where it grows naturally in forest edges and thickets.
A deciduous tree, reaching 8 to 10 metres tall with a rounded crown.
Moderate growth rate, with young shoots brownish and foliage dense and glossy.
Leaves are oval to lance-shaped, 5–11 cm long, with finely serrated edges (hence the name serrulata).
Dark green and shiny in summer.
In autumn, they turn golden yellow to orange, adding seasonal colour to the landscape.
Blooms in April–May, just after leaf emergence.
Flowers are white, grouped in small clusters, measuring 2–3 cm across.
Nectar-rich, they attract bees and pollinators, enhancing biodiversity.
Small, round fruits, 2–3 cm in diameter, ripening September–October.
Brownish when mature, with a firm texture and a flavour reminiscent of Japanese nashi pears.
Rarely eaten fresh, but valuable for wildlife and sometimes used in rustic preparations.
Hardy to –15 °C to –20 °C, depending on conditions.
Prefers sunny to semi-shaded positions.
Tolerates all soil types, provided they are well-drained.
Low-maintenance, requiring only organic matter at planting.
An ornamental tree for botanical gardens, collectors, or rare plant enthusiasts.
Contributes to the genetic diversity of cultivated pears.
Fruits provide food for birds and small mammals, supporting local ecosystems.
Less prone to diseases than cultivated pears.
Strong tolerance to parasites and fungi.
Pear scab: dark spots on leaves and fruits.
Rust: orange pustules on leaf undersides.
Powdery mildew: white coating on young shoots.
Aphids: colonies on young shoots, curling leaves.
Pear psylla: sap-sucking insects weakening the tree.
Codling moth (rare on Pyrus serrulata).
Plant in well-drained soil and sunny exposure.
Encourage biodiversity (birds, ladybirds, hoverflies).
Use organic mulch to reduce stress.
Avoid excess nitrogen fertilisation.
Horsetail decoction or nettle tea to strengthen defences.
Diluted black soap against aphids.
Light pruning to aerate the crown.
Remove infected leaves in autumn.
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