Features/Plants

Program seeking durable Pyrus for small sites
A cooperative project with the Landscape Plant Development Center (LPDC) is underway at Washington State University Puyallup targeting the development of durable new varieties of small-statured Pyrus (pear) trees. Durable plant tolerate difficult environmental and biological conditions like disease, drought, poor soil, extreme temperatures and pests. At the same time these new plants must have improved form, aesthetic qualities and landscape function.
 

 

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