Callery Pear
Common Name: Callery Pear
Species Name: Pyrus calleryana
Family Name: Rosaceae
Examples of Callery Pear Pyrus calleryana
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 35-foot diameter, 50-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, simple, broad-ovate to ovate, 1.5-3 inches long; glossy green, serrate and come to a point
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Adapted to many soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4º |
| Notes | Fast growth rate; trees split under a heavy snow load or high wind; 'Bradford' most commonly used and over-used |