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PYRUS calleryana 'Chanticleer'
Commonly known as Pear
Narrow conical habit with white flowers in MAR-APR and small brown fruits
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Ultimate size in 20-50 years. Wildlife plant - insects on early flowers. Named after the cockerel in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Resistant to fireblight -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, leaf midges, mites, honey fungus, powdery mildew, canker, brown rot and scab! -
Place of origin
Scanlon, USA, 1965. -
DeciduousFinely scalloped or toothed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, turning red in late autumn.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Crenate
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Ovate
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Height
12m (40ft) -
Spread
6m (13ft) -
TreeProduces flowers, 2cm (¾in) across in racemes of up to 12, followed by fruits 1cm (½in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Conical
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size12m (40ft)
6m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Suitable for small gardens
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Pyrus - Growing Guide
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
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