Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' – Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill'

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Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' – Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill'

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Healthy, undemanding tree with a narrow, pyramidal crown. Height 9 -12 m, width up to approx. 5 - 7 m. Old trees have a trunk that is dark grey to practically black, deeply grooved and flaking off in small bits. Young twigs start out slightly hairy but are soon bare. They turn greyish brown and sometimes have thorns. They are oval round to elliptical and glossy dark green, the edges are sharply serrated. The autumn colour is orange-red to yellowish red. Pure white flowers bloom profusely in April. The flowers, approx. 4 cm in diameter, grow in bundles of 5 to 9 together. Edible, fairly tasteless pear-shaped fruits follow in the autumn. Demands neutral to slightly calcareous soil. Tolerates dry conditions. Use as solitary tree and along narrow avenues and streets.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
9 - 12 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
narrow pyramidal, half-open crown
Bark and branches
trunk dark grey, deeply grooved, twigs greenish brown
Leaf
oval to elliptical or round, glossy dark green, 4 - 8 cm
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
pure white, in bundles, April
Fruits
yellowish brown small pears, approx. 2.5 - 5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
neutral to calcareous, preferably dry
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good, also on the coast
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
England
Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind narrow conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white April average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Related projects
Vydrica - Bratislava, Slovakia
Frequently asked questions
Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill'

Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' can eventually reach a height of 9 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 9 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' blooms in april.
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