Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'
Common name:
Callery pear 'Chanticleer'
Genus:
Pyrus
Variety or Cultivar:
'Chanticleer' ~ 'Chanticleer' is a tall, conical pear tree with glossy dark-green leaves, colouring in autumn and white flowers in spring followed by small brown fruits in autumn.
Cultivation:
Grow in well-drained soil in full.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Architectural, Specimen tree
Soil types:
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Full Sun
Aspect:
North, South, East, West
Exposure:
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
Pests:
Generally pest free
Specific diseases(s):
- Fireblight
Propagation method(s):
Seed
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is:
Deciduous
Flower:
White in Spring
Foliage:
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Red in Autumn
Fruit:
Brown in Autumn
Shape:
Narrowly conical
Ultimate height (m):
15
Ultimate spread (m):
8
Time to maturity:
20-50 years
