Species: Pyrus calleryana
(pye'rus kal-ler-ee-ay'nah)
Callery Pear
Found on Course Walks
Big Trees in Winter, Dry Site Plants
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
Prized for its spring flower show, glossy foliage, fall color, and urban tolerance this species has a variety of cultivars. Older varieties have problems with poor branch angles, resulting in splitting. Fire blight can be a problem with some. This species has been shown to have invasive tendencies throughout most of its range (particularly in Zone 6 and warmer). No truly sterile cultivars are known at this time.
''Chastity'', 'Aristocrat', 'Autumn Blaze', 'Bradford', 'Burgundy Snow', 'Capital', 'Chanticleer', 'Dancer', 'Fauriei', 'Holmford', 'Jack', 'Javelin', 'Jill', 'Korean Sun', 'Redspire', 'Trinity', 'Whitehouse'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
30' - 50'
Deciduous
round, pyramidal
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
5a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Tolerates salty soil
Yes
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
'Autumn Blaze','Cleveland Select', 'Fauriei and 'Whitehouse' tolerant to fireblight. 'Aristocrat' somewhat susceptible to fireblight
Bare Root Transplanting
Easy
Other
native to China; transplant in spring. May become invasive in zones 5 and warmer
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
