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| Identification |
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Genus
Pyrus
Species
communis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
European pear
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S13840
Data source
Allergy p265;ColorNat p22;UnFruit pp197
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Pyrus communis have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow is the most typical color produced by European pear. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (Alum is typically used as a mordant to fix the colors.)
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is the classic pear with a sweet juicy buttery flavor. Pyrus communis if frequently used in sweets. European pear is most frequently used fresh. This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. March to May is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Cross pollination
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Nov 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
the classic pear with a sweet juicy buttery flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
In order to produce fruit Pyrus communis needs to be cross-pollinated. Harvesting can begin in August and continue through November. European pear is a cultivated crop.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Pyrus communis is a woody perennial. European pear is deciduous in nature.
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