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Wild Pear (Pyrus pyraster) seeds

Thorny shrub or tree that's to be found on the Red List in Germany. Ecologically valuable for insects and animals.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,79 €

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SKU: 1291

GTIN: 4250601206875

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The wild pear is a very rare tree which occurs naturally in warm, nutrient-rich sites around Central Europe. In fact, in some countries it is listed as part of the endangered species. It is the ancestors of many cultivated varieties of pears.

The wild pear tree's ecological benefits for all kinds of wildlife is substantial. Insects love the flower nectar and hedgehogs, dormice, martens and badgers like its fruit. In mythology the wild pear is often the tree which attracts dragons, demons and witches.

Another highly appreciated product of the wild pear is its very heavy and dense wood, which has a reddish color and is highly sought after for carving and wood turning.

Plant description

Species:	Rosaceae
Root system:	Taproot
Flower colour:	White
Special features:	Needs cold to germinate
Lifecycle:	Perennial Hardy
Flowering months:	April May
Eventual height:	> 5 m

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Shade Full sun
Sowing depth:	1 cm
Planting distance:	150 cm
Row spacing:	3 m
Germination temperature:	3-5°C
When to sow outdoors:	April May
Germination time:	irregular

The wild pear grows a shrub and can reach the size of a tree. Loves warm slightly moist (but not waterlogged) locations. Seeds germinate best after a 3-month cold treatment at about 1 ° C (stratification) or if sown outdoors in a protected location (germination often takes months).

Other names

Botanical name:	Pyrus pyraster, P. communis subsp pyraster
German names:	Wildbirne, Holzbirne
French names:	Poirier Sauvage
English names:	European Wild Pear
Spanish names:	Peral Silvestre
Italian names:	Perastro, Pero Selvatico

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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