Pyrus elaeagrifolia (Pyrus elaeagnifolia)

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

Pyrus elaeagnifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft). 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

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour when it is fully ripe. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The flesh is rather tough and gritty, but has a reasonable flavour when it is fully ripe.; The fruits are up to 2cm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry places in S. Europe. Deciduous and coniferous forests, forest remnants etc, from sea level to 1700 metres in Turkey. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)