Plant Database
Evergreen Pear Tree
Pyrus kawakamii
The Evergreen Pear is a beloved early herald of spring in Bay Area landscapes. In late winter, its bare branches erupt into a cloud of fragrant white blossoms, signaling the end of the cool season. With its attractive rounded form, glossy leaves that often persist through winter, and good adaptability, it serves as a reliable and charming small street or garden tree for many neighborhoods.
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Produces a spectacular, fragrant display of pure white flowers that densely cover the bare branches in late winter to early spring, often weeks before other trees bloom.
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Maintains glossy, dark green, oval leaves year-round in mild climates like much of the Bay Area, though it may briefly lose leaves in colder winters or exposed locations.
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Grows with a neat, rounded to broadly spreading canopy that provides light, dappled shade, making it suitable for planting near structures or patios.
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Adapts well to a variety of soils and thrives in full sun, with moderate water needs once established. It is tolerant of typical urban conditions.
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Offers multi-season interest with its spring bloom, summer greenery, and occasional yellow to red fall color before its brief deciduous period.