Pyrus nivalis 'Catalia'
A small, deciduous tree reaching 4m. It has silver-white woolly leaves an spring along with white flowers on very dark stems. The leaves lose their hairy coating on the top to be more green, but the backs remains silvery. The flowers develop into small green-yellow pears which are not very good to eat
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Grey Silver | Yellow Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Pyrus are deciduous trees or shrubs with oval leaves and scented white flowers in spring, followed by green or brown fruits, edible in some species
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in good light in any soil. See pear cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate from seed. For more advice see propagate from seed (tree/shrub
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, codling moth, pear blister mite, pear midge and pear and cherry slugworm
Diseases
May be susceptible to brown rots and European pear rust
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