The evergreen pear tree, Pyrus kawakamii is an early and prolific bloomer. Found throughout San Diego County, it is prized for its showy winter bloom, and can grow as high as 30' and also as wide. They bear a small inedible fruit. There are less and less of these trees being planted in recent years due to their propensity for 'fire blight', which kills random branches from the tree and disfigures them. Spray for fire blight can be somewhat effective, yet it is an annual expense.
Good options which are less prone to fire blight are:
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' and Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
Both are fruitless, have a very similar bloom, but grow in a more pyramidal shape.
Contributor: Chris Cutler
Photo credit: Armando Diaz (taken at one of our HOA's)
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