Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Ornamental pear, Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica, has a dark grey to black trunk and glossy dark green serrated leaves. In April it bears a profusion of single white blooms, which are a magnet for pollinators. These are followed by edible, albeit tasteless, pears in autumn.
Grow Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun.
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Pyrus and wildlife
Pyrus is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
