Chanticleer Flowering Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'
Planted 2008
Ornamental pears features white flowers and a purple to red fall color. However, most are susceptible to fireblight and are prone to included bark, limb breakage, and can be very messy.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35-40 ft. | 15-20 ft. | 5-8 | Fast | Moderate |
Leaf
Simple, green leaves with distinctly wavy margins.
Fruit
Small, inedible, yellow fruits.
Flower
Very showy clusters of small, white flowers.
Advantages
Thornless variety.
Disadvantages
High maintenance tree that can be very messy.