Pyrus calleryana - Plug/Celgrown

Description
The Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) is a conical, upright garden plant that produces white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from April to May. These produce green-brown, round fruits. They are small. The Callery pear also has egg-shaped, dark green, glossy leaves. Its bark is brown. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 m and is approx. 5 m wide. The Callery pear makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Callery pear are dark green, glossy, ovate. They are about 8 - 12 cm in size. Callery pear turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Callery pear has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Callery pear is conical and upright in habit.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, 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 appear in umbels from April to May. These grow to about 2 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, green border