Pyrus decora (Sarg.) Hyl.

Scientific Name: Pyrus decora (Sarg.) Hyl.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Sorbus L./ Pyrus decora (Sarg.) Hyl.

<i>Pyrus decora</i> (Sarg.) Hyl.
General Information
Usda SymbolPYDE2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsPYDE2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Pyrus decora (Sarg.) Hyl. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-50
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum88
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum51
Precipitation, Minimum16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySlight
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationOval
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)40.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee60
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ColorRed


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound15181
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductYes
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductHigh
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

<i>Pyrus decora</i> (Sarg.) Hyl.

<i>Pyrus decora</i> (Sarg.) Hyl.

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