Pyrus acidula

Nakai

Rosaceae Edible: Fruit

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Summary

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Deciduous tree with hermaphrodite flowers pollinated by insects. Grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils, preferring well-drained conditions. Tolerates pH from mildly acidic to mildly alkaline, semi-shade or full sun, moist or drought conditions, and atmospheric pollution.

Description

Edible Uses

The fruit is edible. No further details on preparation are recorded.

Medicinal Uses

None known.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Korea,

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a good well-drained loam in full sun. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates light shade but does not fruit so well in such a position. Tolerates atmospheric pollution, excessive moisture and a range of soil types if they are moderately fertile. Established plants are drought tolerant.

Propagation

Seed is best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in autumn, when it will usually germinate in mid to late winter. Stored seed requires 8–10 weeks of cold stratification at 1°C and should be sown as early in the year as possible. Temperatures above 15–20°C can induce secondary dormancy. Prick seedlings into individual pots when large enough and grow on in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse for their first year, then plant out in late spring or early summer of the following year.