Pyrus

calleryana Aristocrat

Ornamental Pear

FEATURES:

Aristocrat is broadly conical in shape, with strong horizontal branching. Its leaves are a glossy dark green with wavy edges, changing to brilliant autumn foliage of yellows and reds. Clusters of pretty single white flowers are borne in Spring before the leaves emerge, giving a spectacular display.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

12 metres x 8 metres

SHAPE:

Broadly Conical

FOLIAGE:

Its leaves are a glossy dark green, changing to yellows and reds in Autumn.

FLOWERS:

Clusters of pretty single white flowers are borne in Spring giving a spectacular display.

COMMENTS:

This variety is thornless. Suitable for medium sized gardens, ideal for driveways and street plantings. Tolerant to most soil types and air pollution, this variety has a strong branching habit making it less susceptible to damage in strong winds.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.