Flemish Beauty Pear will grow to be about 45 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This variety requires a different selection of the same species growing nearby in order to set fruit.
This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis 'Flemish Beauty'
Common Name
Flemish Beauty Pear
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
30 Feet
Max Spread
30 Feet
Plant Form
- Oval
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
- Dark Purple
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
In Early Fall
Edible Use
- Raw
- Cooking
- Baking
- Canning
Fruit Colour
- Yellow
Growing
Flowering Period
In Early Spring
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
High
Deer Resistance
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