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Pyrus are deciduous trees that can be ornamental or fruiting and within the genus there are approximately 45 species. The ornamental pears are primarily grown for their ornate foliage and attractive flowers, but some ornamental varieties do produce fruit as well. The flowers are often white in colour and they carry a sweet scent to them. Some of the fruiting varieties produce edible fruits, although most are inedible to humans but are a great source of food for wildlife. Generally, these ornamental pear trees are small to medium sized, deep-rooted trees with silvery-grey to green foliage and white flowers in spring. They succeed in all types of fertile soils and are tolerant of smoke pollution and the cold.
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Pyrus Silver Sail
Ornamental Pear Tree
Common Name: Ornamental Pear TreeLatin Name: Pyrus elaegnifolia 'Silver Sail'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late March early April/White flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 5mSpecial features: Large green/Silver leaves shaped like boat sails.This excellent ornamental pear is a very good alternative to the more common 'Pyrus salicifolia Pendula'. The large green/silver leaves are shaped like boat sails (just as the name suggests). The flowers are large white with attractive red anthers appear in late March early April. Small ornamental pears are produced in the autumn. An ideal specimen tree for small urban gardens, particularly those based on a white or grey colour scheme, it copes well with pollution and alkaline soils.
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