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PYRUS calleryana 'Chanticleer'

Commonly known as Pear

Narrow conical habit with white flowers in MAR-APR and small brown fruits

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H/Std £55.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.

10 to 15 Litre

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Deciduous - finely scalloped or toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, turning red in late autumn.
White
Height - 12m (40ft)
Spread - 6m (13ft)
Tree - produces flowers, 2cm (¾in) across in racemes of up to 12, followed by fruits 1cm (½in) across.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - ultimate size in 20-50 years. Wildlife plant - insects on early flowers. Named after the cockerel in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Pests & Diseases - aphids, caterpillars, leaf midges, mites, fireblight, honey fungus, powdery mildew, canker, brown rot and scab!
Place of origin - Scanlon, USA, 1965.
Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Tree Shape - Conical -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly