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Scientific Name: Pyrus
calleryana
Summary
Foliage: Deciduous broadleaf
Height: 30 to 40 feet
Spread: 20 to 35 feet
Shape: Upright
White flowers cover the tree in the spring; summer foliage is glossy green and turns dark
red in fall.
Plant Needs
Zone: 4 to 8
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Moisture: Moist or dry
Soil Type: Sandy, loam, or clay
pH Range: 3.7 to 7.0
Functions
Suggested uses for this plant include street tree, shade, border, and specimen plant.
Planting Notes
Plant trees that have balled and burlapped roots in late winter or early spring. Smaller
sizes are best for planting. Tolerant of all but wet or very poor soils. Prefers a sunny
location.
Care
Prune in late winter or early spring, as needed.
Problems
Has few pests. Somewhat resistant to fire blight. Narrow crotch (branch) angles make trees
susceptible to storm damage.
Alternatives
Consult local sources, including historic or public gardens and arboreta, regarding
cultivars and related species that grow well in your area.
Cultivars of PYRUS CALLERYANA
`Bradford' is a popular cultivar but it has weak, narrow crotch angles.
`Aristocrat' branches are more horizontal.
`Redspire' is a cultivar that has a pyramidal form.
`Capital' is an upright, pyramidal cultivar.
Comments
Its spring flowers, glossy summer foliage, and deep fall color make this a desirable
plant. It is an excellent lawn, specimen plant, or street tree. Pyramidal when young, it
becomes upright or rounded with age.
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