Uses & Benefits
Pyrus mazanderanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and syrups, and as a flavoring for alcoholic beverages.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrus mazanderanica is a small, deciduous tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has a rounded crown and a spreading habit. The bark is gray-brown and the leaves are ovate to oblong, dark green, and glossy. The white flowers are borne in clusters in late spring. The fruit is a small, round, yellow-green pome. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or grafting.