Pyrus communis / Pero comune

Species: Pyrus communis L.
Italian common noun: Pero comune
Family: Rosaceae
Natural shapesTrees DeciduosFull sun
Climate resistance: + / -20° CClimate resistance: + / -20° C
- Legislative Decree no. 151 - Legislative Decree no. 214

Origin: Southern Europe, Southwest Asia.

Botanical characteristics: It is a small perishable tree, 12-15 meters high, with columnar growth habit. It has a dark bark fissured into small square scales. Leaves are from oval to elliptical, acuminate, toothed, dark green and shiny, with deep colouring in autumn. In Spring, it blooms large white flowers gathered in corymbs, followed by globose or pyriform fruits, up to 15 cm long, yellowish-green and sweep when ripe.

Agronomic and environmental characteristics: It is supposed it has an hybrid origin, resulting from crosses between cultivated varieties and wild species. It was introduced in ancient times, cultivated throughout the territory up to 1000 meters above sea level. It grows well on all soils and tolerates drought and moisture. It resists pollution, too.

Use: It has been cultivated for fruit farm, orchards, vegetable gardens and gardens for a long time. It is also used for naturalization of brownfield and uncultivated areas.

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Produzione Note Altezza Circonferenza tronco Diametro/Lato chioma Q.tà  
Vaso 9.9.13 Vaso 9.9.13
Vaso Ø 18 Vaso Ø 18
Vaso Ø 22 Vaso Ø 22
Zolla 200-250 cm
Zolla 250-300 cm
Zolla/Air-Pot/Vaso 300-350 cm
Zolla/Air-Pot/Vaso 350-400 cm
Zolla 6-8 cm
Zolla 8-10 cm
Zolla
Zolla 12-14 cm
Zolla/Air-Pot/Vaso 14-16 cm
Zolla/Air-Pot/Vaso 16-18 cm