Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

With its attractive foliage and elegant habit, Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' is the perfect, silver-leaved tree to grow as a host for blue clematis or pink climbing roses. Pretty white flowers in May are followed by small, tough, pear-like fruit in late summer.

An elegant weeping tree once established and very hardy; suitable for almost all situations. An interesting addition to the formal garden where it can easily be trained into geometric shapes. Most suitable for a sunny position and a soil with good drainage.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged areas.
• Hardiness: Hardy. 
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' can be thin-stemmed with a slightly odd habit initially and is not for instant gratification but grows to be a very small weeping tree, elegant once established.
  • Height: up to 6 m (20 ft)
  • Spread: 5 m (16 ft)