Willow leaf pear, Silver Pear
Pyrus salicifolia
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A small deciduous tree. It grows 6-10 m high and 3.7-6 m wide. It is a broad weeping shape. The bark is pale grey-brown and cracks into smooth plates. The leaves are narrow and willow-like and are grey and felted but turn grey-green. They are 9 cm long by 2 cm wide. They taper to both ends. The flowers are creamy-white and in clusters. They are 2 cm across and have 5 petals and deep pink anthers. The fruit are pear shaped and hard and green. They are 3 cm long.
Where it is found
A temperate plant. It is native to the Caucasus and N.E. Turkey. It grows on the edges of woods. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Europe, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Mediterranean, Middle East, Russia, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fruit are used for juice, Jam and sweets.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tandzeni