Wofford Arboretum South Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 9 Height: 20 – 25 with a maximum of 60 Spread: variable Habit: Multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree with a rounded crown of many small branches Light: Sun to partial shade Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil Flowers: White, 2 – 4 long, borne in pendulous racemes, in March – April Fruit: orange-shaped, berry-like pome, 1/4– 1/3 diameter, ripens in June Landscape use: Pleasant in naturalistic planting, blends in well on the edges of woodlands, near ponds and stream banks History: Native range is Maine to Iowa, south to northern Florida and Louisiana; introduced about 1746 Pests\Problems: leaf miner, borers, pear leaf blister mite, scale; rust, witches’ broom caused by fungus, leaf blight, fire blight, powdery mildew, fruit rot Significant Features: White flowers; edible fruit; persistent leaves and brilliant red fall color