Pyrus calleryana – Red Spire

Description

Pyrus calleryana – Red Spire

HEIGHT: 12.0m

 WIDTH: 8.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Pyramid

FOLIAGE: Long pointed leaves which are a glossy dark green, turning red through to crimson in Autumn.

 FLOWERS and FRUIT: Clusters of pretty single white flowers, tinged with pink are borne in Spring.

 BARK:

 GROWTH RATE: 

 DESCRIPTION: 

 LANDSCAPE USES: Suitable for medium sized gardens and used for driveways and street trees.

 TOLERANCES: Tolerant to most soil types and air pollution.

 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.