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Espaliered Edible Pear

Pyrus Communis Espalier

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Overview

The Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus communis espalier) is a meticulously trained fruit tree, perfect for limited spaces. It grows horizontally along a flat plane, reaching 6-10 feet in height with spans up to 12 feet. This ornamental form produces sweet, succulent pears while doubling as a living fence or elegant garden feature. Requires full sun and well-drained soil, zones 4-9, with regular pruning to maintain shape and encourage fruiting.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate
Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — The Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus communis espalier) is a meticulously trained fruit tree
Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — perfect for limited spacesEspaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — It grows horizontally along a flat plane, reaching 6-10 feet in height with spans up to 12 feetEspaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — This ornamental form produces sweetEspaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — succulent pears while doubling as a living fence or elegant garden feature

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — The Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus communis espalier) is a meticulously trained fruit tree
Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — perfect for limited spaces
Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — It grows horizontally along a flat plane, reaching 6-10 feet in height with spans up to 12 feet
Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — This ornamental form produces sweet
Espaliered Edible Pear (Pyrus Communis Espalier) — succulent pears while doubling as a living fence or elegant garden feature

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