Pyrus communis 'Hl 315023' (F) (pear 'Hl 315023') — Bushy

Overview

Pyrus communis 'Hl 315023' (F) is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Pyrus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pyrus communis 'Hl 315023' (F) 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 'Hl 315023' is a bushy cultivar of pear, a deciduous tree within the Rosaceae family. Like others in the Pyrus genus, it features oval-shaped leaves and produces fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by fruit in summer. This cultivar thrives best in full sun with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect, growing well in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits cottage, informal, wildlife, city, and courtyard gardens, as well as wall-side borders, offering edible fruit when grafted onto suitable rootstocks.

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 'Hl 315023' (F) 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 'Hl 315023' (F)

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 'Hl 315023' (F)?

Pyrus communis 'Hl 315023' (F) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Pyrus communis 'Hl 315023' (F) need?

Pyrus communis 'Hl 315023' (F) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Pyrus communis 'Hl 315023' (F) hardy in the UK?

Pyrus communis 'Hl 315023' (F) 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 'Hl 315023' (F)?

Grafting or budding onto a clonal rootstock for fruit; quince rootstocks are usually used.

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