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Tree · Rosaceae family

Willow-leaved pear

Pyrus salicifolia

Full sun in a garden 3–4 m × 3 m Flowers April to −34 °C
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SunFull sun
in a garden after 10 years3–4 m
in the wild up to 8 m
spacing 4 m
FlowersApril
PlantingMarch–April, October–November
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averageloamysandygravelly

Watering

regularly until establishedat the base, not on the leavesless when it rains

Frost

−34 °C
no winter protectionleafless in winter

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).

1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m5–8 mspread 4–6 m
5–8 m× spread 4–6 m

Plant 4 m apart.

Reaches maturity in about 10–20 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant, bare-root, root-balled).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April · white

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–April, October–November; bare-root: March–April, October–November; root-balled: March–April, October–November

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–June

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 55 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · May–June

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

Fire blight

Erwinia amylovora
Medium riskdisease
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What you will see

Blossoms and shoots suddenly turn black and hang as if scorched, sticky white fluid oozes from the infections; sunken cankers form.

The source says: it is among the most commonly damaged plants.

When to look

From late spring to autumn

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Watch out for warm, damp springs; do not over-feed with nitrogen.
  2. By hand once detected; prune in winter dormancyCut out the infection 30–60 cm below the visible damage, expose the bark and check for brown staining; disinfect tools after every cut; burn the material.
  3. By hand after the main floweringRemove late secondary blossoms before they open.
Fire blightdisease · from late spring to autumnMedium risk

What you will see

Blossoms and shoots suddenly turn black and hang as if scorched, sticky white fluid oozes from the infections; sunken cankers form.

The source says: it is among the most commonly damaged plants.

When to look

From late spring to autumn

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Watch out for warm, damp springs; do not over-feed with nitrogen.
  2. By hand once detected; prune in winter dormancyCut out the infection 30–60 cm below the visible damage, expose the bark and check for brown staining; disinfect tools after every cut; burn the material.
  3. By hand after the main floweringRemove late secondary blossoms before they open.
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Pear scab

Venturia pirina
disease

What you will see

Dark spots on leaves and fruit, similar to apple scab.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Collect fallen leaves from around the base of the tree and remove them.
  2. By hand autumnSanitation: remove diseased leaves and fruit.
Pear scabdisease

What you will see

Dark spots on leaves and fruit, similar to apple scab.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Collect fallen leaves from around the base of the tree and remove them.
  2. By hand autumnSanitation: remove diseased leaves and fruit.

Pear leaf blister mite

pest

What you will see

Blister-like brown spots on leaves.

How to protect

  1. Gentle spray early springHorticultural oil before bud break.
Pear leaf blister mitepest

What you will see

Blister-like brown spots on leaves.

How to protect

  1. Gentle spray early springHorticultural oil before bud break.

What you will see

Colonies of aphids on shoots and the undersides of leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mould.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Check plants at least twice a week during fast growth.
  2. By hand early morningWash aphids off with a strong jet of water; remove badly infested curled shoots.
  3. BiologicalEncourage ladybirds, hoverflies and lacewings; limit ants, which protect aphids.
  4. Gentle spray repeat as neededInsecticidal soap or horticultural oil, thoroughly, including the undersides of leaves.
Aphidspest

What you will see

Colonies of aphids on shoots and the undersides of leaves, sticky honeydew and sooty mould.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Check plants at least twice a week during fast growth.
  2. By hand early morningWash aphids off with a strong jet of water; remove badly infested curled shoots.
  3. BiologicalEncourage ladybirds, hoverflies and lacewings; limit ants, which protect aphids.
  4. Gentle spray repeat as neededInsecticidal soap or horticultural oil, thoroughly, including the undersides of leaves.
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Pear rust

Gymnosporangium sabinae
diseasesource covers the whole genus
More about this problem

What you will see

Bright orange spots on the upper side of leaves, later brown outgrowths on the underside; it also needs juniper.

When to look

In summer and early autumn

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove junipers (Juniperus) near pear trees.
  2. By handCut out cankers on juniper; cut out affected pear branches.

Fungicides are not recommended; no readily available fungicide effectively controls rust on edible pears.

Pear rustdisease · in summer and early autumn

What you will see

Bright orange spots on the upper side of leaves, later brown outgrowths on the underside; it also needs juniper.

When to look

In summer and early autumn

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove junipers (Juniperus) near pear trees.
  2. By handCut out cankers on juniper; cut out affected pear branches.

Fungicides are not recommended; no readily available fungicide effectively controls rust on edible pears.

More about this problem
Sources (6)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does willow-leaved pear flower?

In April; the flowers are white.

Does willow-leaved pear tolerate shade?

No, it needs full sun.

How much space does willow-leaved pear need?

At maturity 4–6 m wide and 5–8 m tall; recommended spacing 4 m.

Fire blight — what can you do?

Watch out for warm, damp springs; do not over-feed with nitrogen. Cut out the infection 30–60 cm below the visible damage, expose the bark and check for brown staining; disinfect tools after every cut; burn the material.

Pear scab — what can you do?

Collect fallen leaves from around the base of the tree and remove them. Sanitation: remove diseased leaves and fruit.

Sources (14) Checked 24 October 2026

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