Iberian wild pear
Pyrus bourgaeana
- Layer 2 · Understorey
- Attracts pollinators
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to south-western Iberia, the wild pear tree is a hardy species adapted to the dry Mediterranean climate. It is essential in supporting biodiversity and attracting pollinating insects to the food forest.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Small tree up to 6 m
- Mature diameter: 3.5 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January — Planting
- February — Planting
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September — Harvest
- October — Harvest
- November — Planting
- December — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The small fruits can be cooked or fermented for occasional human consumption.
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Related plants
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