Danielii Pyrocydonia (Pyrocydonia danielii)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Pyrocydonia danielii is a deciduous Tree growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour is rather pear-like, though of inferior quality to most pears. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Fully ripe fruits are crisp and juicy and the flavour is rather pear-like, though of inferior quality to most pears.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)