Description | Korean sun Westwood (Pyrus fauriei) A compact hardy ornamental pear. Has white flowers in the spring and red, yellow and orange foliage in the fall. |
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Pronunciation | (PIE-rus)(kal-er-EE-aa-na) |
Plant Type | Trees Deciduous |
Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average to evenly moist |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | white flowers |
Leaves | green during the growing season changing to red-purple in the fall |
Dimensions | 12-15 by 12-15 feet, rounded form |
Native Site | Species tree native to Korea. |
Cultivar Origin | Korean Sun Westwood was selected by Mel Westwood, Oregon State University. |
Notes & Reference | #253-The Tree Book (Micheal Dirr, Keith Warren) |