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Pyrus communis

£12.00 - £24.00
Common Name: 
Wild Pear
Height: 
Medium

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Description

The common or wild pear. Originally from central and eastern Europe and western Asia, this is the pear euqivalent of the crab apple. A tough tree, able to withstand less than ideal conditions, its is a superb tree for wildlife - the early blossom is an important source of nectar for pollinating insects, the leave are a food source for several species of caterpillar, and birds and small mammals will love the fruit in autumn.