Volunteer seedling common along fence rows. Fast growth with fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Growth rate is fast. Will come true from seed. Effective when grown in front of narrow-leaved evergreens.
Growth rate is medium.
Heavy flower producer in spring. Fruit may be a nuisance in the landscape. Growth rate is medium fast. 6.5 X 17'-25' Not as susceptible to fire blight as common pear. Subject to trunk splitting with heavy ice storms.