Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

Craving a Touch of Mediterranean Flair?
No problem at all with the "Olive of the North" (Weidenblättrige Birne - Willow-leaved Pear) – even in frosty regions!

Due to its olive-like appearance, an individual, unique growth habit is often desired. The Willow-leaved Pear thrives in sunny locations and can even handle extended dry periods, at least after being established for several years. Newly planted and young trees, however, need to be regularly watered for about 3 years before they can withstand hot summer months without irrigation.

Like many other fruit trees, this ornamental pear blooms from April to May. Its small, white flowers are arranged in umbels and are a true magnet for insects. After blooming, the narrow, long, silvery-green leaves sprout, giving this plant its name. These leaves cling to the tree for a long time and retain their green color even in autumn. The small, pear-shaped fruits appear in August but are inedible.

The Willow-leaved Pear is available in various growth forms, allowing you to choose the perfect one for your garden.

The Willow-Leaved Pear: Your Resilient Mediterranean Alternative
The Willow-leaved Pear (Pyrus salicifolia) is an incredibly tolerant and low-maintenance alternative to the warmth-loving olive, and it's our plant of the month for April. Creating Mediterranean-themed gardens in Germany isn't always easy, especially if you love that sunny look. Many trees and shrubs from the Mediterranean region are sensitive to frost, making them unsuitable for all areas.

However, with its twisted trunk and open crown, the Willow-leaved Pear strongly resembles the characterful olive trees, making it a wonderful substitute for the home garden. Pyrus salicifolia is related to our cultivated pear and is just as frost-tolerant. In our latitudes, it reaches a height of 4-6 meters (13-20 feet) and spreads to about the same width. It has a relatively slow growth rate, meaning it doesn't require regular pruning.

It's very popular in both weeping and umbrella forms and is a real eye-catcher in the garden.