Regellii Wild Pear (Pyrus regellii)

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

Pyrus regellii is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft 6in). 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. 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

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 3cm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 3cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry stony slopes, rocks, sometimes in valleys on deeper moist soils, 1000 - 2000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)