Ornamental Pear Capital. Botanical Name: Pyrus calleryana. A highly ornamental, deciduous tree providing masses of spring blossom and reliable autumn colour. slender, columnar tree with a strong central leader and attractive symmetrical branching, growing to approximately 11m x 3m in twenty years. Dense growth habit with glossy leaves that turn reddish-orange and purple in Autumn. Single white flowers smother the tree in Spring. A hardy and disease-resistant tree. An excellent specimen tree providing year-round interest, highly suited to narrow spaces and urban sites. Care - Prefers full sun. Adaptable to most soils including dry and intermittently wet soils. - Tolerates air pollution. - Stake tree when young. Mulch to retain soil moisture and control weeds. - Fertilise during the growing season. - Prune in Winter if required. - Protect from strong winds. Mature Height: H11 x W3m in 20 years.
