Flowering pear trees are among the iconic ornamental trees that bloom with dense clusters of white or pink flowers in spring. After flowering, the trees maintain green leaves over the summer and often feature bold colors yellow, orange, red, and purple in the fall. Although inedible to people, the small fruits produced by some varieties are attractive to wildlife. Flowering pear trees are adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, tolerate dryness and pollution, and should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
Please contact the nursery for availability each season.
Aristocrat Pyrus calleryana
Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 30-50' Tall, 20-25' Wide; Pyramidal to broad pyramidal outline; Fast-growing
Flower: Single-petaled, bright white blooms in clusters
Foliage: Ovate, glossy green leaves which turn shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple in Fall
Bloom Time: Late April to Early May
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: 30-50' Tall, 20-25' Wide; Pyramidal to broad pyramidal outline; Fast-growing
Flower: Single-petaled, bright white blooms in clusters
Foliage: Ovate, glossy green leaves which turn shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple in Fall
Bloom Time: Late April to Early May
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Bradford Pyrus calleryana
Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 30-50' Tall, 20-25' Wide; Pyramidal to broad pyramidal outline; Fast-growing
Flower: Single-petaled, creamy white blooms in clusters; unpleasant fragrance
Foliage: Ovate, glossy, dark green leaves which turn shades of scarlet and purple in Fall
Bloom Time: Late April to Early May
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: 30-50' Tall, 20-25' Wide; Pyramidal to broad pyramidal outline; Fast-growing
Flower: Single-petaled, creamy white blooms in clusters; unpleasant fragrance
Foliage: Ovate, glossy, dark green leaves which turn shades of scarlet and purple in Fall
Bloom Time: Late April to Early May
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Chanticleer Pyrus calleryana
Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 25-35' Tall, 16-25' Wide; Narrow, tailored appearance
Flower: Profuse, single-petaled, white blooms in clusters
Foliage: Ovate, lustrous dark green leaves which turn shades of orange, red-gold and red-violet in Fall
Bloom Time: Late April to Early May
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: 25-35' Tall, 16-25' Wide; Narrow, tailored appearance
Flower: Profuse, single-petaled, white blooms in clusters
Foliage: Ovate, lustrous dark green leaves which turn shades of orange, red-gold and red-violet in Fall
Bloom Time: Late April to Early May
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Cleveland Select Pyrus calleryana
Zone: 5 to 8
Average Size: 25-35' Tall, 16-25' Wide; Narrow, pyramidal habit; Fast-growing
Flower: Profuse, single-petaled, white blooms in clusters
Foliage: Glossy, ovate, deep green leaves that turn shades of orange, reddish gold, and red-violet in Fall
Bloom Time: Late April to Early May
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly
Average Size: 25-35' Tall, 16-25' Wide; Narrow, pyramidal habit; Fast-growing
Flower: Profuse, single-petaled, white blooms in clusters
Foliage: Glossy, ovate, deep green leaves that turn shades of orange, reddish gold, and red-violet in Fall
Bloom Time: Late April to Early May
Light: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Mostly