Flowering Pear, Aristocrat

Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'


Description

This highly ornamental deciduous tree is a welcoming sight in the spring as bright white flowers adorn its bare branches, followed by waxy, green leaves. Brilliant purple-red foliage in fall. Small fruit is produced, which birds eat. Branches are more horizontal than vertical making this pear a great choice for a shade tree.

Botanical Name
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'
Height
30-40'
Width
20-25'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Well Draining
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Colors
White
Foliage Colors
Dark Green
Water Requirements
Moderate Secondary Culinary

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