WILD PEAR – Pyrus pyraster: [ 49 ]
Deciduous and growing to 12m the pear tree has grey bark with a square-shaped pattern and very spiny twigs. The oval leaves grow on long stalks and turn from green to gold to black in autumn. White flowers are formed in clusters approx. 3cm across. Fruits grow on long stalks and turn golden yellow as they ripen. The sweet pears are eaten by blackbirds and thrushes. The flowers provide nectar in spring and caterpillars live in the foliage. Pears can be eaten raw and cooked, they also make cider. The pearwood is made into musical instruments and spoons.
Deciduous and growing to 12m the pear tree has grey bark with a square-shaped pattern and very spiny twigs. The oval leaves grow on long stalks and turn from green to gold to black in autumn. White flowers are formed in clusters approx. 3cm across. Fruits grow on long stalks and turn golden yellow as they ripen. The sweet pears are eaten by blackbirds and thrushes. The flowers provide nectar in spring and caterpillars live in the foliage. Pears can be eaten raw and cooked, they also make cider. The pearwood is made into musical instruments and spoons.
