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Callery pear
Pyrus calleryana
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b
A deciduous ornamental tree prized for its profuse white spring blossoms and reliable fall foliage color. Fast-growing and highly adaptable to various soil and climate conditions, though its invasiveness has become a concern in some regions.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
25–50′ tall × 15–35′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
pH Range
57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Function & Care
pollinator nectary
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, grafting
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Bradford is the original classic cultivar with dense branching but notorious for storm damage and branch splitting; Aristocrat and Cleveland Select are improved alternatives with stronger branching and better form, less prone to structural failure.
