Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Nakai
Source:
rjp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 40: 564 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014308
Common Names
- Pyrus Pyrifolia
- Asian Pear
- Japanese Pear
Description
Pyrus pyrifolia (also called Asian pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree in the family Rosaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is often used as an ornamental tree.
Uses & Benefits
Pyrus pyrifolia is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. The fruits of the plant can be used to make jams and jellies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pyrus pyrifolia var. culta (Makino) Nakai
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pyrus pyrifolia has white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pyrus pyrifolia is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The shrub should be planted in full sun and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Pyrus pyrifolia
Pyrus pyrifolia can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.
Species in the Pyrus genus
Pyrus pyraster,
Pyrus cordata,
Pyrus nivalis,
Pyrus megrica,
Pyrus chosrovica,
Pyrus ketzkhovelii,
Pyrus acutiserrata,
Pyrus browiczii,
Pyrus bucharica,
Pyrus complexa,
Pyrus costata,
Pyrus daralagezii,
Pyrus demetrii,
Pyrus elata,
Pyrus eldarica,
Pyrus fedorovii,
Pyrus ferganensis,
Pyrus georgica,
Pyrus gergerana,
Pyrus hajastana,
Pyrus medvedevii,
Pyrus nutans,
Pyrus pseudosyriaca,
Pyrus regelii,
Pyrus sachokiana,
Pyrus salviifolia,
Pyrus sosnovskii,
Pyrus tadshikistanica,
Pyrus takhtadzhianii,
Pyrus tamamschianae,
Pyrus theodorovii,
Pyrus tuskaulensis,
Pyrus voronovii,
Pyrus vsevolodovii,
Pyrus zangezura,
Pyrus anatolica,
Pyrus boissieriana,
Pyrus elaeagnifolia,
Pyrus glabra,
Pyrus grossheimii,
Pyrus hakkarica,
Pyrus hyrcana,
Pyrus korshinskyi,
Pyrus mazanderanica,
Pyrus oxyprion,
Pyrus pashia,
Pyrus salicifolia,
Pyrus serrulata,
Pyrus syriaca,
Pyrus turcomanica,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala,
Acaena antarctica,
Acaena argentea,
Acaena boliviana,
Acaena buchananii,
Acaena echinata,
Acaena agnipila,
Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
Acaena eupatoria,
Acaena integerrima,
Acaena leptacantha,
Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
Acaena masafuerana,
Acaena patagonica,
Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
Acaena pallida,
Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
Acaena hirsutula,
Acaena fissistipula,
Acaena glabra,
Acaena tesca,
Acaena juvenca,
Acaena emittens,
Acaena dumicola,
Acaena profundeincisa,
Acaena minor,
Acaena alpina,
Acaena montana,
Acaena myriophylla,
Acaena poeppigiana,
Acaena anserovina,
Acaena sericea,
Acaena latebrosa,
Acaena sarmentosa,
Acaena elongata,
Acaena exigua,
Acaena rorida,
Acaena novae-zelandiae,
Acaena pinnatifida,
Acaena inermis,