Wild pear
Pyrus pyraster
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A spreading tree. It grows 9 m high and spreads 9 m wide. The branches and twigs have thorns. The leaves are thin and oval. They are 5 cm long. The flowers are small and white. They have a scent. The fruit are small and pear shaped. They occur in clusters. They have brown speckles when ripe.
Name used for European wild relative of the cultivated pear
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is native to Central and SW Europe. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Albania, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Belarus, Bosnia, Britain, Bulgaria, China, Estonia, Europe, Hungary, India, Italy, Lithuana, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mediterranean, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, Ukraine
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh and used for drinks. They are ripened after harvesting. They are also used for jam. They are also used in pickles. The flowers are dried and used for tea drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit, flowers - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Diva krusha, Divlja kruska, Drobnica, Grusza, Hroshka, Hrusa, Kriause, Metsik pirnipuu, Par salbatic, Pero selvatico