Other common names
alpine pear, snow tree
Trees
A small, sturdy, broadly conical tree with white, woolly young shoots, thornless branches and elliptical, grey-green leaves with white, hairy undersides. In spring, bears clusters of large, white blossom, 3cm across, followed in autumn by spherical, yellow-green fruit up to 4cm across
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
8-12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres