Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®)

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Resistances
Deer Resistant, Drought tolerant, Pollution, Rabbit Resistant
Suitable Locations
Street Tree
Soil pH Preferences
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
White
Flower Time
Spring
Flowers
Blooms on old wood, Malodorous, Showy
Fruit
Other: tiny brown pears
Leaves
Good fall color
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Miscellaneous
Monoecious, Tolerates poor soil
Plant Habit
Tree
Plant Height
30 to 40 feet
Plant Spread
15 to 25 feet
Detailed Information

The Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana), including the popular ‘Chanticleer’ cultivar, is native to **China and Vietnam**.