This small deciduous tree has upright thorny spreading branches that form an irregular rounded habit. It has silvery-grey green lance-shaped leaves and the small pure white flowers appear in a dense cluster during early spring followed by small fruit.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9 

Pyrus elaeagnifolia is naturally found from Russia to Turkey and extending to the Balkan region growing in deciduous and coniferous forests commonly in dry places, from sea level to an altitude of 1700 m (5,000 ft). 

It prefers an open sunny position and grows in most well-drained moderately fertile soils including heavy clay and is ph adaptable and is frost and drought tolerant.

The Oleaster-leafed Pear is grown for its attractive grey foliage and bushy habit. It is planted long borders as a summer screen or used in woodland settings. It is suitable coastal and inland regions establishing in 3-5 years and is long-lived. ID 3503

Pyrus (PI-rus) elaeagnifolia (EL-eye-AG-nee-FOH-lee-ah) 

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family