Overview
Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D) is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Pyrus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens, edible fruit and wall side borders.
About
Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' is a bushy cultivar of the Pyrus genus, which comprises deciduous trees and shrubs with oval-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers in spring. This cultivar produces edible fruit and thrives best in full sun on a south- or west-facing, sheltered site with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for cottage, informal, wildlife, city, and courtyard gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6. Propagation is typically by grafting or budding onto clonal rootstocks, often quince, to ensure fruiting.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pyrus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing or West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Fruit Edible, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Edible fruit, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D)
- Propagation
- Grafting or budding onto a clonal rootstock for fruit; quince rootstocks are usually used
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, caterpillars, codling moth, pear blister mite, pear midge, pear and cherry slugworm
- Disease resistance
- Blossom wilt, brown rot, fireblight, pear scab, European pear rust, honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D)?
Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D) need?
Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D) hardy in the UK?
Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Pyrus communis 'Alexandrina Bivort' (D)?
Grafting or budding onto a clonal rootstock for fruit; quince rootstocks are usually used.
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