Pyrus calleryana – Capital

Description

Pyrus calleryana – Capital

HEIGHT: 10.0m

 WIDTH: 3.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Conical

FOLIAGE: Leaves are a dark glossy green, changing to orange through to reds and purples in Autumn.

 FLOWERS and FRUIT: Clusters of pretty single white flowers are borne in Spring giving a spectacular display.

 BARK: Grey

 GROWTH RATE: Fast

 DESCRIPTION: A narrow, fast growing tree ideally suited in small areas along driveways or to block out double storey developments

 LANDSCAPE USES: Suitable for medium sized gardens and used for driveways and street trees. The narrow habit will suit smaller areas for landscaping.

 TOLERANCES: Tolerant to most soil types and air pollution. Disease resistant.

 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.