Pyrus kawakamii

Northwest of King Hall

The evergreen pear is a medium-sized tree with glossy green leaves. White flowers appear on this tree in the spring.


Botanical Name: Pyrus kawakamii
Common Name: evergreen pear
Location: Northwest of King Hall
Family: Rosaceae
Sunset Zones: 8, 9, 12-24, H1
Native Range: Japan
Habitat: Prefers full sun, frost-free conditions, and regular water.
General Habit: Evergreen, grows to 25 ft. tall. Tips of branches are somewhat droopy.
Notes: Flowers appear in early spring. Small fruits are not edible. Susceptible to fireblight.