Description
A common, deciduous tree, Pyrus communis, cultivated in temperate climates for its fruit. Pear trees are native to Europe and parts of southeast Asia. Pearwood has a fine uniform texture with an irregular silvery grain. The light reddish brown wood is not resistant to outdoor weathering. Pearwood has been used for small carvings, drawing instruments, veneer and inlays. Like other fruit trees from the rose family, pear trees exudes a water soluble gum from damaged locations on its truck and branches.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Pyrus communis; fruitwood; pearwood; poirier (Fr.); Birnbaum (Deut.); pero (It.); pereira (Port.); peral (Esp.)
Additional Information
Schoch, W., Heller, I., Schweingruber, F.H., Kienast, F., 2004:
Wood anatomy of central European Species: Pomaceous Fruit:
Pear-Tree, Pirus communis L.
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Last updated on: 12/29/2008 11:34:12 AM
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