Pyrus salicifolia 'Chantifrost' (Chantifrost Willowleaf Pear)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Pyrus |
| Species | salicifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Chantifrost' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4a - 7b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - 12 |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 10 |
| Height | 5 - 8 m |
| Spread | 4 - 6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Rounded. |
| Cultivation | It grows well on infertile sandy soils due to its spreading root system. The trees flower in the spring, but during the rest of the year can be trimmed back and shaped almost like topiary. |
| Pests | This species of tree is very susceptible to fireblight, a bacterial pathogen. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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