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Pyrus communis 'Seckel'
common pear
- » Sweet and smooth flesh
- » Medium sized fruits
- » Showy, fragrant white flowers
- Category:Fruit Tree
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:10-15 ft
- Spread:8-12 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Fragrant white flowers appear from April to May, followed by sweet, smooth, small to medium-sized pears. The fruit is perfect for fresh eating, baking, or canning and is ready to harvest from late summer to early fall. This cultivar is partially self-fertile but will produce a larger crop when planted near another pear tree for cross-pollination.
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Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Early Summer |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pyrus communis 'Seckel'
For best results, plant in full sun in average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. While it prefers consistent moisture, it will not tolerate standing water. Tolerant of urban pollution, this plant performs well even in city landscapes.