Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

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Common name: Weeping Silver Pear

Description: This elegant ornamental tree is renowned for its gracefully weeping branches and distinctive silver-grey foliage. The narrow, willow-like leaves are densely covered with fine silvery hairs when young, creating a shimmering effect that catches the light beautifully. As the season progresses, the leaves mature to grey-green whilst retaining their attractive silvery sheen. In mid to late spring, clusters of small creamy-white flowers appear before the foliage is fully developed, creating a delicate display against the silvery stems. The weeping habit forms a naturally rounded crown with cascading branches that sweep elegantly towards the ground. Small, hard, inedible pear fruits may develop in autumn but are insignificant. 'Pendula' makes an outstanding specimen tree for smaller gardens, providing year-round architectural interest and a soft, romantic quality to planting schemes.

Other benefits: architectural weeping form, silver foliage provides year-round interest, drought tolerant once established, suitable for smaller gardens, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees, other pollinators; birds may nest in the branches

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 3m x 3m

Position: best in full sun to partial shade; silver foliage colour is most pronounced in full sun

Soil pH: adaptable to most soils; performs well in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions; tolerates chalky soils

Moisture: moderate watering when establishing; drought tolerant once established; prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged conditions

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to -20°C