Decorative pear: description and characteristics of 4 varieties, their planting and care

Some fruit trees are of interest not only for gardeners, summer residents, but also for landscape designers. A decorative pear is an amazing tree that looks elegant and decorates the site in an original way, especially in autumn. The advantage is the uncomplicated care of the culture, which is also in demand for urban landscaping of parks and squares.

Description and characteristics of culture

The homeland of ornamental pears is China. The trees stand out for their attractive and varied appearance. Varieties of ornamental culture differ in several ways:

• color and shape of leaves;
• trunk height, crown size and shape;
• growing conditions (humidity and composition of the soil, resistance to frost, winds).

Incorrectly, an annual climbing pumpkin variety is referred to as a tree. The misconception about the "curly" pear arises at the sight of the fruit, since medium-sized pear-shaped fruits are formed on the vines of the pumpkin.

Common varieties

Practically all varieties of decorative pear are characterized by rapid growth, lush flowering of crowns of various shapes (oval, round, pyramidal). Some varieties are especially popular.

Caliera Chanticleer

Trees bloom in May, sometimes flowering coincides with the leafing period.

Pros and conshigh growth. The tree is able to grow to a height of 10-12 m;annually the trunk grows by 30-45 cm;luxuriant bloom.soil preferences - trees develop better on alkaline soil;small fruit size.

Vertical growing shoots first form a cone-shaped crown, and over time the loach branches give it a loose pyramidal shape.

Callery Bradford

Pear grows 11-12 m high and has a voluminous crown, the diameter of which can be 8-9 m.

Pros and conssimple care;early flowering - pear blossoms in late March, early April;lush crown.fruits are not eaten;A pear needs a spacious place for full growth.

Trees are able to decorate the site in an original way for 20-25 years.

Willowleaf

The light-loving pear grows slowly, the trunk grows 7-9 m high (crown diameter - 3-4 m), most often planted in the Caucasus, Asia.

Pros and consfrost resistance;resistance to heat, drought;excellent adaptation to growth in urban conditions.slow growth;full development requires dense land;inedible fruits.

A distinctive feature of the Willow Pear is its tent-shaped crown, formed by drooping branches. When blooming in spring, the narrow leaves have a silvery hue, which gradually turns into a greenish-gray over the season.

Beach Hill

Trees develop well in lighted places. It is recommended to plant seedlings in areas with slightly alkaline soil.

Pros and consresistance to strong gusts of wind;trees can live for about 100-150 years;sour fruits grow with a diameter of 2-2.5 cm.sensitivity to spring frosts;demands on the composition of the soil.

The pyramidal crown is formed by strong branches with oval light green leaves.

Planting and care

Sunny or slightly shaded place - ideal for planting seedlings. Without full sunlight (at least 5-6 hours a day), the trees will bloom poorly, and the rich autumn color of the foliage will not work.

In terms of soil, the culture develops well on loamy or sandy loamy soils. Young trees need moist soil, while older pears can grow in dry and hot conditions.

Therefore, it is important to monitor the watering of seedlings. Crown pruning is done for decorative purposes.

Methods of protection against diseases and pests

Ornamental varieties of pears are resistant to wilting, rot, oak fungus or fire blight. Preventive treatment of trees is done to prevent infection with black spot, curl.

Spraying is carried out with solutions of "Topaz", "Fitosporin-M". If affected areas appear on the crown, the diseased branches are cut and burned.

Harvesting

When planting pears, you need to take into account that this is mainly an ornamental crop, rather than a fruit crop. In most varieties, inedible small fruits ripen. But some varieties allow you to harvest. Beach Hill pears grow 2-2.5 cm in diameter and have a peculiar tart taste.For an amateur, small, up to 1 cm in diameter, fruits of the Chanticleer variety ripen.

The main advantage of the culture is its exquisite decorative appearance, especially during the flowering period. Trees adorn not only private garden plots, but also city alleys and squares in a non-standard way. The crop is easiest to grow in temperate areas.

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