Kotschyana Wild Pear (Pyrus elaeagnifolia kotschyana)

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

Pyrus elaeagnifolia kotschyana is a deciduous Tree. 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 fruit is up to 2cm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky limestone slopes and forests, 1000 - 1850 metres in Turkey. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)