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Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level high, challenging, suitable for experienced gardeners.
Height 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The fruit Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' (wild pear) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid spring. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' (wild pear) yields fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has fissured stems.
Typical Uses Border, culinary, fruit and topiary.
Special Characteristics This fruit attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.