Pyrus calleryana x pyrifolia ‘NCPX1’ Javelin

Description

Pyrus calleryana x pyrifolia ‘NCPX1’ Javelin

HEIGHT: 10.0m

WIDTH: 2.5m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Conical

FOLIAGE: New growth emerges purple before turning glossy green. Foliage will turn to vibrant shades of burgundy and red during autumn.

FLOWERS and FRUIT: White flowers are borne in corymbs in spring. Small inedible fruit can be produced if suitably pollinated.

BARK: Grey

GROWTH RATE: Fast

DESCRIPTION: Another exciting ornamental pear introduction from the tree specialists, Fleming’s Nurseries. Named for its highly upright, narrow growing form, P. Javelin is the narrowest growing form of Pyrus currently available in Australia and is an exceptional choice for those tight on lateral space. Perfect for use in all garden situations, as an avenue, along a fence line, or to bring vertical lines into the garden/open spaces.

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: Adaptable to a range of site conditions including quite dry soils, slightly alkaline soils & air-pollution. Also able to tolerate intermittently wet, heavy soils.