pear tree evergreen
Are you searching for a pear tree evergreen variety to add year-round interest and delicious fruit to your New Zealand garden? While most traditional pear trees, such as European and Asian varieties, lose their leaves in winter, the dream of an evergreen pear tree remains a common question for both new and experienced gardeners. Let’s explore what’s available, discover alternatives with similar lush foliage and fruit, and recommend the best pear trees and evergreen companions for your landscape.
Pear Conference
The Conference pear tree is a popular variety due to its delicious fruit which have a yellow skin with a pink blush. These ripen in autumn and are held amidst the fresh, green foliage which develops yellow tones in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3.5 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Pear Conference is commonly grown for fruit production, included into a mixed planting, or grown as a specimen.
From $299.92
Magnolia Jade Emperor (Evergreen Magnolia Jade Emperor)
Magnolia grandiflora Jade Emperor, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and showy, white flowers through late spring and summer. The fragrant flowers are borne amidst the glossy, dark green leaves which serve as a lovely backdrop. It grows with a rounded habit to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide and responds well to trimming. Magnolia Jade Emperor makes for a lovely specimen and is commonly added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or grown as a hedge.
