Description
This excellent ornamental pear is a very good alternative to the more common ‘Pyrus salicifolia Pendula’. The large green/silver leaves are shaped like boat sails (just as the name suggests). The flowers are large white with attractive red anthers appear in late March early April. Small ornamental pears are produced in the autumn. An ideal specimen tree for small urban gardens, particularly those based on a white or grey colour scheme, it copes well with pollution and alkaline soils.
Common Name: Ornamental Pear Tree
Latin Name: Pyrus elaegnifolia ‘Silver Sail’
Special features: Large green/Silver leaves shaped like boat sails.
