Pyrus pyraster (L.) Burgsd.
European Wild Pear
Pyrus pyraster, also known as the European wild pear, is a deciduous plant that can grow as a medium-sized shrub reaching 3–4 meters in height or as a tree up to 15–20 meters tall. It has thorny branches, ovate leaves with serrated margins, and white flowers. The flowering period extends from April through May. The fruits are small, reaching 1–4 centimeters in diameter, and ripen from late summer to early autumn. They are edible when very ripe and have a sweet taste.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Pyrus
The fruits of Pyrus pyraster are edible when very ripe and have been used for food. The tree is also known to have medicinal properties, but specific details are not provided in the source text. It has been used for hedging and landscaping due to its ornamental value.
April through May
3–4 meters (as a shrub), up to 15–20 meters (as a tree)
White
Pyrus pyraster can grow on almost all soils except the most acidic ones. It prefers well-drained soil and requires a lot of light, often found in open landscapes such as thickets and open woods with cool-temperate climates. It can grow at elevations from 0 to 1,400 meters above sea level.
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