Snow pear
Pyrus nivalis
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 9 m high and spreads 6 m wide. The branches curve upwards and do not have thorns. The leaves are oval or egg shaped and have smooth edges. The flowers are white. They appear as the young leaves open. The fruit are small and rounded. They are yellowish-green.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-9. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Austria, Balkans, Bolivia, Bulgaria, China, Czech, Europe (country/location of origin), France, Hungary, Italy, Mediterranean, Romania, Slovenia, Switzerland, Tasmania, Yugoslavia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Zimska hruška