Pyrus sp.

An Ornamental Pear at Lawson, ACT

Pyrus sp. at Lawson, ACT - 10 Nov 2021
Pyrus sp. at Lawson, ACT - 10 Nov 2021
Pyrus sp. at Lawson, ACT - 10 Nov 2021
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Pyrus sp. 11 Nov 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Pyrus sp. 11 Nov 2021 rainer

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Unknown species of ornamental pear species of ornamental pear, Pyrus sp. Garden escapes

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   11 Nov 2021
It is either manchurian pear or Caley's pear. The edge of the leaf of Manchurian pear has pointed small bristle lobes. https://hortflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/taxon/ad95a41e-5340-11e7-b82b-005056b0018f

While the leaf of Caley's Pear has rounded indentations on their edge
https://hortflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/taxon/ad959e24-5340-11e7-b82b-005056b0018f

A bit difficult to tell but I think this may be Manchurian pear

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  • Unknown species of ornamental pear species of ornamental pear, Pyrus sp. Garden escapes Description
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • Alive / healthy Plant health

Species information

  • Pyrus sp. Scientific name
  • An Ornamental Pear Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Medium Weed or Pest
  • Up to 754m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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