Species
Photo to come
Chanticleer Ornamental Pear
Pyrus calleryana
A narrow, upright ornamental ('Cleveland Select'-type) pear with white spring bloom and glossy foliage turning red-purple in fall; stronger branch structure than older callery pears.
Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
moderate
Mature size
30-40 ft × 12-16 ft
Bloom
White blossom in early spring.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9
Care guide
Quick ID
Narrow upright ornamental pear (*Pyrus calleryana* 'Chanticleer'). White spring bloom, glossy leaves, red-purple fall color.
Sun & Site
Full sun (6+ hrs); very adaptable, tolerates clay and urban sites.
Pruning & Shaping
Prune late winter or just after bloom. Thin tight/co-dominant branch unions early to prevent storm splitting.
In my garden
backyard west4 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
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Plants
What I've done here
- 2026-04-20Mulched
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied