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Plant specific values:
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Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Callery Pear

(Pyrus calleryana)

Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

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Climate Requirements for Lowell, Massachusetts

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 1" - 340" 45" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 38°F - 105°F 84°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 4°F - 59°F 14°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Pyrus calleryana, commonly known as Callery Pear, is a deciduous tree native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands and forest edges in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It is widely recognized for its cultivar ’Bradford’, which has been extensively planted across the United States. Callery Pear typically grows to 5 to 8 m (16 to 26 ft) tall with a conical to rounded crown. Its leaves are oval, glossy dark green on the upper surface, and slightly paler on the underside, which becomes noticeable as they flutter in the wind. The tree is celebrated for its profuse white, five-petaled flowers, about 2 to 2.5 cm (3⁄4 to 1 in) in diameter, that bloom in early spring before the leaves fully emerge. The flowers are quite showy and contribute to the tree’s ornamental value.

The Callery Pear is valued for its aesthetic appeal, particularly its beautiful spring blossoms and vibrant fall foliage that can range from red to purple. It is commonly used in urban landscaping, as a street tree, and in residential gardens. While it is resistant to disease and fireblight, some cultivars like ’Bradford’ are prone to storm damage due to their rapid growth and weak wood. It thrives in full sun and adapts to a range of soil types, including those with varying drainage capabilities. However, its potential invasiveness should be considered before planting, as it can spread aggressively outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Tree
  • Height: 40-60 feet
  • Width: 20-25 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Open woodlands and forest edges in East Asia and Southeast Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Bradford Pear , Litet Kinapäron , 豆梨 , Dou Li , Mame-Nashi

Scientific Names: Pyrus calleryana , Pyrus kawakamii , Pyrus dimorphophylla , Pyrus calleryana f. tomentella , Pyrus calleryana var. calleryana , Pyrus calleryana var. dimorphophylla , Pyrus calleryana f. graciliflora , Pyrus calleryana f. calleryana , Pyrus calleryana subsp. dimorphophylla , Pyrus mairei

GBIF Accepted Name: Pyrus calleryana Decne.