AT A GLANCE
The copper service pear (Amelanchier lamarckii) differs from the service pear (Amelanchier ovalis) by their greater stature height, multi-stemmed habit, striking copper-colored leaves, larger flowers and taller fruit yield. It also tolerates pruning better and is ideal as a solitary tree.
Where does the copper pear come from?
While the service pear (Amelanchier ovalis) comes from Europe, the service pear (Amelanchier lamarckii) finds its home in Canada. Although native to North America, it can easily thrive here as the climate is similar.
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What is the difference in the growth of both service pear trees?
The Copper Rock Pear will greater than the common pear. The copper pear can grow up to 6 meters high. However, since it grows quite slowly with an average increase of 25 cm per year, it takes many years until it has reached its final height. The common service pear, also known as the European service pear, achieves a significantly lower level Size. It usually grows only 3 feet tall.
Another obvious difference in growth is that the copper pear usually grows in multiple stems.
How does the foliage of the two service pear trees differ?
The copper pear shows both in budding and in autumn copper-colored Leaves. During the summertime it is green in color and relatively inconspicuous. The leaves of the serviceberry are less spectacular. Slightly reddish in spring, green in summer and yellowish to orange-red in autumn, they are less noticeable.
Does the copper pear produce other fruits?
The fruits of the copper pear resemble that of the pear pear. They reach a diameter of about 1 cm and are edible. The well-known variety 'Ballerina' belongs to the species of rock pear and is mainly known for its tasty fruits and their large number.
Equally edible are the fruits of the others rock pears, although the fruit yield is often lower than that of the copper pear.
What other characteristics make the copper rock pear stand out?
The blossoms of the copper pear trees are usually larger and brighter than those of other pear trees. In addition, the copper rock pear impresses with its good quality cut tolerance. It can therefore also be trained towards an umbrella-shaped habit. With its size and its visually appealing appearance, the copper rock pear is ideal as a solitaire.
Are there other species of pear that are interesting?
Among the rock pears there are still many other candidates of interest to gardeners, depending on one's preferences. There is, for example, the alder-leaved service pear, which produces numerous runners and particularly tasty fruits. The spiked pear is characterized by its small growth (maximum 2 meters). There is also the hanging service pear with an overhanging growth and the tree service pear with a growth height of over 6 meters. However, the copper rock pear is still the most popular.
Tip
Decide depending on use
If you only want to plant a small hedge, the common serviceberry will usually suffice. However, if you want an exciting solitary tree with a rich fruit load, the copper pear with its wonderful autumn colors is probably the better choice.