Pyrus pyraster
Pyrus pyraster is a hardy tree native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwest Africa.
It reaches up to 20 meters in height.
The leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern, oval or round, small, light green at first, later glabrous and green. In autumn, they turn gold and red.
The flowers are white, five-petalled, clustered in corymbs. It blooms in late April or early May.
The fruits are small, spherical or pear-shaped, and on a thin petiole. Initially, they are green, hard, and tart. Only after ripening and maturing do they become soft and sweet.
Pyrus pyraster requires rich, fertile, and moist soil. It prefers sunny locations.
It is completely frost-hardy.
Each order is accompanied by a receipt or (upon request) an invoice, a delivery note compliant with WIORiN requirements, and a plant passport, if required.
Our seeds are high-quality and intended for both nurseries and amateurs.
Seed Handling Instructions:
Seeds require stratification – place them in a container with moist soil and store in a cool place, approximately 4°C (39°F) for approximately 3 months.
Check the soil every few days and moisten it as needed to keep the seeds moist.
After stratification, sow the seeds in early spring. You can sow them directly into the ground or in pots.
The seeds should be covered with a thin layer of soil or sand, approximately 0.5-2 cm deep.
After sowing, water thoroughly and keep the soil constantly moist, but not wet.
Place the pots in a sunny, warm location.
SEEDS INTENDED FOR SOWING ONLY!