Faurei Wild Pear (Pyrus faurei)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Pyrus faurei is a deciduous Tree. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is fairly small, about 13mm in diameter, but the flesh is free of grit cells. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is fairly small, about 13mm in diameter, but the flesh is free of grit cells.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 8)