Scientific Name Pyrus calleryana Common Name Callery pear	Trees Plant Fact Sheets Consumer Hort

	Hardiness Zones: 5-8
	Habit: Deciduous
	Growth Rate: Rapid
	Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types including compacted soil
	Texture:Medium
	Form: Upright, conical shape
	Height: 20 to 40'
	Width:20 to 30'
	Leaf: 1.5 to 3" alternate, simple glossy dark green leaves; yellow, scarlet, purple fall color
	Flower/Fruit: White, flowers in March; unpleasant odor; .5" rounded brown fruit
	Comments: Upright, weak crotches that break with age; easy to transplant; tolerates drought, air pollution, heat; may have thorns
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