Birch-Leaved Pear (Pyrus betulaefolia)

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

Pyrus betulaefolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 7.5 m (24ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is quite small, about 15mm in diameter. Leaves - cooked. Flowers. Dried, powdered and made into cakes. The dried leaves are used to make tea. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is quite small, about 15mm in diameter.; Dried, powdered and made into cakes.; The dried leaves are used to make tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Open slopes and plains from sea level to 1800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)