Hardiness
Zone 4–8
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Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'
FamilyRosaceae
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ is an elegant and structured ornamental tree, very popular for urban landscapes, driveways, and residential gardens thanks to its narrow, well-pyramidal shape, which optimizes vertical presence without encroaching on space. In spring, its glossy green foliage is distinguished by dense and regular leafing, followed by flamboyant autumn foliage with orange, red, and bronze hues that visually enrich the landscape in the cold season. Although mostly ornamental, it produces small fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators and add a delicate touch early in the season. Very hardy and adaptable to various well-drained soils, this tree prefers sun to partial shade and combines aesthetics, verticality, and ease of maintenance in a variety of landscape spaces.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodApril to May
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorBright green ? orange/red/bronze (autumn)
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall decorative pears (not major)
Maximum height30-40 ft (9-12 m)
Maximum width15-25 ft (4.5-7.5 m)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 4–8
Minimum temperature-30°C
