Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' - STD 25-30 CM C40

Description
The Callery pear 'Chanticleer' (Pyrus calleryana) is a conical, upright small tree that produces white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from the end of April to the beginning of May. They produce green-brown, round fruits from August. They are small. The Callery pear 'Chanticleer' also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is brown and smooth. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 m and is approx. 5 m wide. The Callery pear 'Chanticleer' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive orange-yellow, scarlet-red autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, sensitive to late frost, can be planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Callery pear 'Chanticleer' are dark green, ovate, glossy, alternate. They are about 8 - 12 cm in size. Callery pear 'Chanticleer' is bright orange-yellow to scarlet-red in autumn. Long lasting.

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

Spread
United States.

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

Growth
Cone-shaped, upright.

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 'Chanticleer' appear in umbels from the end of April to the beginning of May. These grow to about 2 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, green border

Root
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a deep-rooting plant.