Pear. A narrowly conical tree with glossy, dark green leaves turning red in late autumn. Clusters of white flowers in spring followed by brown fruit. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers March to April. Fruits May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’
A narrowly conical tree with glossy, dark green leaves turning red in late autumn. Clusters of white flowers in spring followed by brown fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Pyrus |
|---|---|
| Species | calleryana |
| Varietry | 'Chanticleer' |
| Common Name | Pear |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | brown |
| Fruits When | May |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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