Scientific Name: Pyrus calleryana
Common Name: callery pear
Native Range: China and Taiwan
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant type & Form: Deciduous tree with upright branching
Height: 30.00 to 50.00 feet
Spread: 20.00 to 35.00 feet
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Description: White
Flower: Profuse early spring bloom, Five-petaled, creamy white flowers in dense corymbs (clusters)
Fruit: Small, inedible, greenish-yellow fruits
Leaf: Narrow-oval, glossy dark green leaves with distinctive wavy margins; leaves turn reddish-purple to bronze-red in the fall
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Soil type & pH: Prefers humusy, well-drained loams with consistent moisture, but can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions
Maintenance: Medium
Suggested Use: Shade tree, flowering tree
Tolerates: Drought, Clay soil, Air pollution
Notes: This plant is invasive in parts of the US. It is known for its profuse blooms, glossy foliage, and good fall color. This tree has weak wood.
Identification notes: Look for small leaves with wavy margins and a flat, fine textured bark. In the spring, look for profuse white blooms with a distinctive smell.
Information gathered from Missouri Botanical Garden