Pyrus betulaefolia ‘Southworth Dancer™’
Pyrus betulaefolia ‘Southworth Dancer™’
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Pyrus betulaefolia ‘Southworth Dancer™’ is an ornamental flowering pear known for its elegant seasonal colour changes and strong landscape performance. It features glossy green leaves with finely serrated edges, while the new growth emerges in a soft silvery-grey tone, creating a subtle two-tone foliage effect in spring and early summer
In spring, the tree produces clusters of white blossoms that add ornamental value before the foliage fully develops. As autumn arrives, the leaves transition into warm yellow shades, providing extended seasonal interest
This variety is highly valued as a feature tree due to its refined structure, resilience, and drought tolerance once established

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Mature height
8 to 12m
Mature width
4 to 6m
Spacing
5 to 7m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
White spring flowers, green to silvery new foliage, yellow autumn tones
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low once established; occasional formative pruning in early years
Root System
Moderately deep and spreading