Pyrus communis Beech Hill

Description

Many nurseries describe this as a splendid upright variety requiring little maintenance but most fail to mention the volume of fruit produced by late summer that weigh the stiffly ascending branches down.

The small fruits are not edible and very hard so not ideal for urban plantings.

This medium size tree has a columnar form when young but opens out as it matures.

It provides good spring interest with its white flowers and shiny green leaves that turn to attractive shades of orange and red in autumn

Best suited to gardens.

If you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer then we recommend rabbit guards for these trees.

Mature height: 7-12m

Mature spread: 3-5m