Pyrus fusca Raf.

Scientific Name: Pyrus fusca Raf.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Malus Mill./ Pyrus fusca Raf.

<i>Pyrus fusca</i> Raf.
General Information
Usda SymbolPYFU
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsPYFU

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)27
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum207
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim640
Precipitation, Maximum120
Precipitation, Minimum33
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)15.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee40
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound10900
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Pyrus fusca</i> Raf.

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