Pyrus Salicifolia 'Pendula' ornamental pear tree

Pyrus Salicifolia 'Pendula' weeping tree

Silver foliage of Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

Mature Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' Ornamental Pear tree

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Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' Tree

Name: Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PSP.SS.10.1
Price: 67.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 4 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Silvery-grey leaves in spring & summer (deciduous)

Flowers Profusion of white flowers in spring

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Description

Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' is a lovely weeping ornamental pear tree with beautiful grey-green narrow leaves that have a silver downy underside. Pretty single white flowers appear in April-May and they are popular with wildlife, such as bees and other pollinating insects. The wonderful silvery-blue foliage turns an attractive bronzed green in the autumn before falling and brown/green ornamental fruits are also produced which are eaten by birds.

This weeping Silver Pear tree will do well given any good, well-drained soil in full sun and some exposure can be tolerated. Ideal for small gardens, this ornamental pear will grow to just 4 x 4 metres in 20 years. Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' is a great choice where an icy grey, white, silver or blue theme is desired and it has been awarded the RHS AGM.

AKA Weeping silver pear, Weeping ornamental pear, Pendulous willow-leaved pear

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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