Position
Full Sun or Semi Shade.
Ornamental Pear Southworth Dancer - Pyrus betulaefolia Southworth Dancer
A refined ornamental pear with birch like foliage, white spring blossoms and strong drought, wind and frost tolerance.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 4-10m H × 4-10m W. Pyramida habit.
Water
Low, drought tolerant once established.
Uses
Borders/Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature/Colour, Verge, Container/Pots.
Description
Pyrus betulaefolia Southworth Dancer is a refined deciduous ornamental pear known for its birch like foliage and clean pyramidal form. Leaves turn a soft, warm yellow in autumn, providing seasonal colour, while pretty white blossoms emerge later than many other ornamental pears, extending the spring display. Growing to around 7 metres tall and 4.5 metres wide, it makes an excellent feature tree for both residential and commercial landscapes. With high tolerance to drought, frost and wind, it performs reliably across Melbourne and broader southern Australian climates.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Prefers well drained soil, adaptable once established.
- Light: Thrives in Full Sun, but tolerates Semi Shade while retaining good form.
- Watering: Low water needs after establishment, deep watering in heatwaves helps maintain leaf quality.
- Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser in late winter or early spring.
- Maintenance: Minimal pruning required. Light structural shaping can be done in winter to maintain a neat pyramidal habit.
- Flowering: In spring, the tree produces clusters of white blossoms that cover the canopy before or just as new leaves appear.
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Ornamental Pear Southworth Dancer - Pyrus betulaefolia Southworth Dancer
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