Pyrus Species, Callery pear

Pyruscalleryana

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pyrus (PY-russ)
Species
calleryana (kal-lee-ree-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Pyrus kawakamii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tempe, Arizona

Manhattan Beach, California

Napa, California

Oxnard, California

Santa Ana, California

Lake Charles, Louisiana

San Antonio, Texas

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In our area provides beautiful flowers in late winter or early spring but gets fire blight like clockwork, resulting in badly-shaped tree...Read More

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