| Description | Korean sun Westwood (Pyrus fauriei) A compact hardy ornamental pear. Has white flowers in the spring and red, yellow and orange foliage in the fall. |
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| Pronunciation | (PIE-rus)(kal-er-EE-aa-na) |
| Plant Type | Trees Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average to evenly moist |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | white flowers |
| Leaves | green during the growing season changing to red-purple in the fall |
| Dimensions | 12-15 by 12-15 feet, rounded form |
| Native Site | Species tree native to Korea. |
| Cultivar Origin | Korean Sun Westwood was selected by Mel Westwood, Oregon State University. |
| Notes & Reference | #253-The Tree Book (Micheal Dirr, Keith Warren) |