The Kazak Pear or Bukharan Pear Pyrus korshinskyi is native to Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The IUCN* categorises the pear as critically endangered, with it surviving in remote areas with threats including over-grazing, harvesting, and use for rootstock. Very hardy and grows in a range of soils.
It bears small roundish fruit that ripens to a curiously warty appearance, not known if edible. Stunning spring blossom and outstanding autumn foliage display.
- Uses: small ornamental tree, specimen tree, avenue tree, street, farm tree
- Size: 6-10m tall x 5m wide depending on conditions
- Flowering: masses of white spring blossom
- Features: outstanding autumn foliage, spring blossom, hardy
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*The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations.
