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x Sorbopyrus auricularis
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The Bollwyller Pear or x Sorbopyrus auricularis is an original hybrid, very interesting for the quality of its fruits. It is the result of a cross between a common pear tree, Pyrus communis, and a whitebeam tree, Sorbus aria. According to existing literature, it first appeared in 1610 in Botwiller, Alsace. Although it is present for its botanical value in several arboretums around the world, it has been very little cultivated for its fruit, which is nevertheless quite interesting. However, patience is required, as it is known to produce its first flowering and fruiting only after 10 years of cultivation. The fruit, resembling a small pear, has a fairly firm flesh that is buttery, sweet, and fragrant. Its unique taste seems to have been passed down from the original union of its two parents.
x Sorbopyrus auricularis is the result of interspecific crossbreeding between two plants of the Rosaceae family, the pear tree, Pyrus communis, and the common whitebeam, Sorbus aria. Like most hybrids between two species, it is sterile and very rarely produces viable seeds. It appeared before 1619 in Alsace, in Botwiller, and has been reproduced by grafting ever since. It is often observed that when transmitted by grafting, certain characters that were believed to be fixed revert to their original state. The Bollwiller pear is an exceptional example of stability after four centuries of graft transmission. Its genetic heritage is currently being studied.
The Bollwyller pear forms a tall tree, reaching 15 to 20 metres in height at maturity, with a pyramidal and open habit. Its leaves measure 7 to 11 cm in length and 5 to 6 cm in width and are covered with a silver and velvety felt on the underside. The flowers appear in clusters on shorter branches. The petals are white, but the stamens at the centre of the flower are pink. The sepals that hold the petals in place are covered with the same silver-white fuzz as the undersides of the leaves. The fruit is spiralled, about the size of an apricot, and ripens around mid-August. Its yellow colour turns reddish-orange on the sun-exposed side, and its flesh remains firm at maturity. The tree is resistant to scab, generally unaffected by insects or diseases that sometimes affect pear trees. It appears to be very susceptible to fire blight.
As it is large, it is best to plant the Bollwiller Pear as a specimen tree. It is not demanding in terms of soil type, but its growth will be better in rich and moist soils. It thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil. The tree is completely hardy and requires little to no pruning. It takes a long time to bear fruit, but the fruit is delicious. If you have the space, desire, and patience, the fruits are definitely worth the wait.
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x Sorbopyrus auricularis thrives in sunny locations. Plant it in well-prepared, well-drained, ordinary soil. A little moisture won't harm it as long as the water doesn't stagnate in winter. Preferably plant it in October or November by digging a large planting hole, amend with dehydrated horn or dried blood, create good drainage if necessary (in heavy clay soil), then backfill it with a mixture of garden soil and one-third of compost or well-rotted compost, leaving the collar exposed. Once well-rooted, it can do without watering and requires very little maintenance. It is a resilient tree.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.