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Rosaceae
Ornamental Pear Blossom
Pyrus calleryana
Hope and new beginnings.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Pyrus
- Native to
- China, Vietnam
- Bloom season
- Early Spring
- Type
- Deciduous Tree
- Height
- 30-50 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Adaptable, Well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The 'Bradford' cultivar was once the most widely planted ornamental tree in America.
- Ornamental pear blossoms have a notoriously unpleasant fishy smell despite their beauty.
- The tree produces tiny fruits that are inedible to humans but eaten by birds.
- Several states have now banned Callery pear sales due to its invasive nature.
- The trees can produce a spectacular display of red, orange, and purple fall foliage.
Color meanings
0
Longevity
1
Comfort
2
Affection