Pyrus calleryana 'Capitol' - 40-60 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Callery pear 'Capital' (Pyrus calleryana) is an upright, columnar small tree that produces white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear in April. These produce brown, round fruits. They are small. The Callery pear 'Capital' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is brown. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres. The Callery pear 'Capital' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red, purple autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Callery pear 'Capital' are dark green, ovoid. They are about 8 - 12 cm in size. Callery pear 'Capital' turns bright red to purple in autumn.

Bark
Brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Callery pear 'Capital' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Callery pear 'Capital' is an upright and columnar growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers of Callery pear 'Capital' appear in umbels in April. These grow to about 2 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, bee pasture, green border, bird food plant