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Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 7.5 - 11 m (25 - 35 ft)
Spread 4 - 5 m (12 - 16 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description A flowering tree, Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (callery pear) contributes a spectacular display as well as structure to your garden design. The tree Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (callery pear) produces showy and fragrant blossoms during early spring to mid-spring. This plant is pyramidal in form and has showy, glossy and medium textured foliage. The bark is smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (callery pear). Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (callery pear) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Foundation, specimen, street planting and topiary.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' tolerates compacted soil, pollution and salt. This tree attracts birds to your garden. In the fall, Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.
Cautions Be advised that Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (callery pear) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.