Bollwyller Pear (Sorbopyrus auricularis)

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

Sorbopyrus auricularis is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf from May to November, in flower in May. 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 and prefers well-drained 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

sweet yellowish flesh. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit has a dry and sweet yellowish flesh.; Rather like a small pear, it has a very nice flavour when fully ripe.; The fruit is up to 5cm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)