It’s the first week of April and the Flowering Pears
are in full bloom now throughout the middle Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico. Trees
are literally covered with white flowers.
Staff Plant Physiologist
Flowering Pears
produce two spectacular shows annually. In spring, they produce a profusion of
white flower blossoms.
In fall, trees are
equally spectacular
with leaves that
turn a brilliant red-maroon.
In between shows,
they have beautiful glossy green leaves. Flowering Pears do not produce edible
fruits but sometimes produce small remnant fruits about the size of marbles.
Flowering Pears are
not well-suited for xeriscape or rockscape gardens as they require regular
water for optimal growth and seasonal color displays.
There are several
flowering pear varieties available including Bradford Pear (Pyrus
calleryiana), Cleveland Select Pear, and Aristocrat Pear. These varieties
vary in growth form and ultimate mature size.
Contact the nursery at treesthatplease@comcast.net or by phone at 505-866-5027 for more information and availability.
Photos and Narrative By:
Stephen SainStaff Plant Physiologist
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