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Common Pear Tree - Pyrus communis
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Overview & Specifications
Common Pear Tree Pyrus communis
The Common Pear is a refined, dual-purpose specimen that delivers both ornamental presence and productive yield. With striking spring blossom, strong architectural form, and reliable autumn colour, it earns its place in the most considered landscapes.
Why Common Pear
Seasonal Display: Profuse white spring blossom creates a high-impact floral event before foliage emerges.
Architectural Form: Upright to broadly spreading structure suits formal and semi-formal compositions with equal authority.
Productive Yield: Established specimens deliver consistent seasonal fruit, adding tangible return to ornamental value.
Autumn Colour: Foliage transitions through rich reds and oranges, extending visual interest well into the cooler months.
Longevity: A long-lived deciduous tree that matures into a substantial, character-laden specimen over time.
Ideal Applications
Orchard Landscapes: A natural anchor for productive kitchen gardens and estate orchard plantings on prestige rural properties.
Formal Avenues: Consistent form makes it well-suited to structured avenue planting along driveways and boundary corridors.
Feature Planting: Advanced stock provides immediate canopy presence as a standalone specimen on open lawns or courtyards.
Residential Estates: Combines aesthetic and productive value for high-end residential projects seeking year-round interest.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to winter (June–August) when dormant
Soil & Drainage: Deep, fertile, well-drained loam; tolerates clay but not waterlogged conditions; prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6.0–7.0
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two years until established, particularly during dry spells and summer heat. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 4–7m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Europe and western Asia
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
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Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
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- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
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