Pyrus 'Southworth Dancer'
The Pyrus 'Southworth Dancer' is known for its elegant, weeping branches and profuse white blossoms. While it can be used for screening due to its dense foliage, it's important to note that its weeping form is not typically ideal for traditional, straight-lined screening purposes. This variety is better suited for creating a unique and visually appealing focal point in gardens, particularly those with limited space. It thrives in well-drained soil and enjoys full to partial sun exposure.
Key Facts to Know:
- Mature Height: 3-4 meters.
- Mature Width: 2-3 meters.
- Best Uses: Small gardens, feature tree.
- Flower Appearance: Profuse white blossoms.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Tolerates: Well-drained soil, full to partial sun.
- Additional Features: Weeping branch structure.
Perfect if you: Are looking to create an eye-catching feature in your garden, have limited space, or are drawn to trees with abundant blossoms. Although it can provide some screening, it's not the go-to choice for formal or rigid screening needs. Check it out here.
Pyrus 'Capital'
Pyrus 'Capital' is a standout choice for gardeners looking for a sleek, vertical accent. With its narrow, columnar growth habit, this variety is perfectly suited for tight urban spaces, offering a striking vertical element without occupying much ground space. It grows up to 10-12 meters in height while maintaining a narrow spread of just 2-3 meters, ideal for narrow side yards, privacy screening, or formal avenue planting.
Key Facts to Know:
- Mature Height: 10-12 meters.
- Mature Width: 2-3 meters.
- Best Uses: Narrow spaces, privacy screening, avenue planting.
- Flower Appearance: White blossoms in spring.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate to Fast.
- Tolerates: A range of soil types, prefers full sun.
- Additional Features: Narrow, upright growth; perfect for limited spaces.
Perfect if you: Need a tree for a confined space but still want to add height and elegance. The Pyrus 'Capital' is especially suited for urban gardens with limited room but a desire for vertical impact. Its adaptability to various soil types and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for the practical gardener. Discover more about this slender beauty here.
Pyrus 'Edgedell Edgewood'
The Pyrus 'Edgedell Edgewood' is celebrated for its robust growth and vibrant foliage that offers a stunning display of red and purple hues in autumn. This fast-growing variety provides ample shade and is remarkably adaptable to different soil types, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings. While it's an excellent option for avenue planting and urban gardens, its size and growth rate should be considered to ensure it fits well in the intended space.
Key Facts to Know:
- Mature Height: 6 meters.
- Mature Width: 4 meters.
- Best Uses: Avenue planting, urban gardens.
- Leaf Appearance: Green turning to red and purple in autumn.
- Rate of Growth: Fast.
- Tolerates: Various soil types, full sun.
- Additional Features: Striking autumn colors.
Perfect if you: Enjoy the beauty of seasonal color changes, are in need of a fast-growing shade provider, and prefer a tree that can adapt to different soil conditions. This variety is ideal for those who want a versatile and visually striking tree in their garden. Discover more here.
Pyrus 'Aristocrat'
The Pyrus 'Aristocrat' stands out with its broad, pyramidal shape and glossy green leaves. While it's an excellent choice for screening and urban landscapes, its larger size makes it less suitable for very small gardens. The 'Aristocrat' thrives in full sun and is known for its adaptability to urban conditions, making it a robust choice for city environments.
Key Facts to Know:
- Mature Height: 12 meters.
- Mature Width: 9 meters.
- Best Uses: Screening, urban gardens, large landscapes.
- Flower Appearance: White blossoms in spring.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Tolerates: Full sun, urban conditions.
Perfect if you: Need a large and imposing tree for screening purposes, desire a hardy tree for urban landscapes, or appreciate a traditional pyramidal tree shape. This variety is not the best fit for very compact spaces but is ideal for larger gardens or public spaces. Explore more here.
Pyrus 'Bradford'
The Pyrus 'Bradford' is renowned for its symmetrical shape and lush, vibrant foliage that transitions to stunning red-orange in the fall. It's a robust variety suitable for large spaces, but due to its expansive growth, it may not be ideal for small gardens or where space is a constraint. Adaptable to various soil conditions, 'Bradford' is an excellent choice for those seeking a visually striking tree with significant presence.
Key Facts to Know:
- Mature Height: 15 meters.
- Mature Width: 8 meters.
- Best Uses: Large gardens, feature tree.
- Leaf Appearance: Lush green turning red-orange in fall.
- Rate of Growth: Fast.
- Tolerates: Various soil conditions, full sun.
- Additional Features: Symmetrical shape.
Perfect if you: Have ample garden space and wish to add a visually commanding tree, love the appeal of dramatic autumnal colors, and require a tree that adapts well to various soil types. While perfect for larger gardens, it might be overwhelming for smaller spaces. Find out more here.
Pyrus 'Cleveland Select'
The Pyrus 'Cleveland Select' is known for its narrow, columnar shape and dense foliage, complemented by white blossoms in spring. This variety is particularly suited for narrow spaces and avenue planting, making it a great choice for urban settings or gardens with limited space. Its upright growth habit allows it to fit into tighter areas without sacrificing visual impact. However, its columnar form may not provide the wide-spreading shade that some garden designs might require.
Key Facts to Know:
- Mature Height: 10 meters.
- Mature Width: 3 meters.
- Best Uses: Narrow spaces, avenue planting.
- Flower Appearance: White blossoms in spring.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Tolerates: Full sun.
- Additional Features: Narrow, columnar shape.
Perfect if you: Are looking to enhance a narrow space or create elegant avenue planting, prefer a tree with a compact vertical growth, and appreciate white spring blossoms. Its upright, slender form makes it an excellent choice for urban gardens where space is at a premium, but it may not be ideal for areas requiring broad shade coverage. Discover more about this variety here.
Pyrus 'Javelin'
The Pyrus 'Javelin' is unique for its slender, upright form, making it an excellent choice for tight urban spaces or as an architectural feature. It reaches a height of up to 9 meters with a very narrow spread, and it's known for its glossy green leaves and white flowers. This tree performs best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Key Facts to Know:
- Mature Height: 9 meters.
- Mature Width: 2 meters.
- Best Uses: Urban gardens, architectural feature.
- Flower Appearance: White blooms.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Tolerates: Well-drained soil, full sun.
- Additional Features: Slender, upright form.
Perfect if you: Need a tree for a tight space, want an architectural garden element, enjoy glossy foliage and white flowers. Explore more here.
Pyrus Nivalis
Pyrus Nivalis, commonly known as the Snow Pear, is cherished for its stunning white bark and attractive oval-shaped leaves. It's an ideal choice for feature planting, reaching up to 8 meters in height. This tree thrives in full sun and adapts well to a variety of soil conditions, including dry soils.
Key Facts to Know:
- Mature Height: 8 meters.
- Mature Width: 6 meters.
- Best Uses: Feature planting, dry conditions.
- Bark Appearance: Striking white.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Tolerates: Various soil types, full sun.
- Additional Features: White bark and oval-shaped leaves.
Perfect if you: Desire a standout feature in your garden, have dry soil conditions, appreciate unique bark and foliage. Discover it here.
Pyrus ussuriences
Pyrus ussuriences, or Ussurian Pear, is celebrated for its remarkable cold hardiness and enchanting white spring blossoms. This tree is a resilient and attractive addition to various garden settings.
Key Facts to Know:
- Mature Height: 7 meters.
- Mature Width: 5 meters.
- Best Uses: Cold climates, small to medium gardens, ornamental feature.
- Flower Appearance: Beautiful white blossoms in spring.
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Tolerates: Cold climates, various soil types, full sun to partial shade.
- Additional Features: Exceptional cold hardiness, adaptable to a variety of soil conditions.
Perfect if you: Live in a colder climate, have a smaller garden space, and appreciate spring blossoms. Explore more here.
| Variety | Mature Height (m) | Mature Width (m) | Best Uses | Growth Form | Garden Size Suitability |
| Pyrus 'Southworth Dancer' | 4m | 3m | Smaller gardens, feature tree | Weeping | Smaller |
| Pyrus 'Edgedell Edgewood' | 6m | 4m | Avenue planting, urban gardens | Broad | Larger |
| Pyrus 'Aristocrat' | 12m | 9m | Screening, urban gardens, large landscapes | Pyramidal | Larger |
| Pyrus 'Bradford' | 15m | 8m | Larger gardens, feature tree | Symmetrical | Larger |
| Pyrus 'Cleveland Select' | 10m | 3m | Suitable for narrower spaces, privacy screening, avenue planting | Columnar | Medium |
| Pyrus 'Javelin' | 9m | 2m | Urban gardens, screening tree for narrow spaces or avenue planting for narrow driveways | Slender/ Upright | Medium |
| Pyrus Nivalis | 8m | 6m | Feature tree planting, Avenue Planting in medium to larger gardens | Rounded | Medium |
| Pyrus ussuriences | 7m | 5m | Cold climates, medium to larger gardens and typically used for avenue planting and screening. Can also be used as feature trees. | Rounded | Medium to Small |
| Pyrus 'Capital' | 10m tall | 3m | Narrow spaces, privacy screening, avenue planting | Columnar | Medium |
