Almond pear, Almond-leafed pear
Pyrus amygdaliformis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A large shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m high and spreads 3.5 m wide. It can have spines on its branches. The leaves are narrow and often have shallow teeth along the edge. The leaves are silvery at first then turn green. The fruit are small and round. They are yellow-brown.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Albania, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Mediterranean, North Africa, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. They are also used for drinks and jam. They are used in pickles.

The fruit are normally small and hard and not really edible.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cogur armudu, Deli armut, Divlje jabuka, Divlja kruska, Kruska trnovaca, Pirastru, Trnovaca, Yaban armudu

Synonyms

Pyrus parviflora Desf.; and others