A rounded deciduous pear grown for its silvery-grey felted young foliage and white spring blossom. Drought-tolerant once established and well suited to Mediterranean and dry gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 8 m H × 6 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Snow Pear
Botanically, Pyrus nivalis 'Snow Pear' is a moderate-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 8 m tall and 6 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Snow Pear
Snow Pear suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Snow Pear does best in free-draining, clay and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Snow Pear performs well with relatively little water once established. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Snow Pear after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Snow Pear in the garden
Snow Pear earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
Combine Snow Pear with plants that share its preference for happy on low water and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Snow Pear
Plant Sale lists Snow Pear as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
