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Cleveland Select Flowering Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select'
Pronunciation: PY-rus kal-er-ee-AY-na
SKU #06908
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 40 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide.
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| Description | A distinctive columnar form makes this a great choice for street or yard planting. Showy clusters of gleaming white blooms in early spring. Dark green summer foliage turns a brilliant purplish red-orange in fall. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Design Ideas | Because this Flowering Pear grows up more than it grows out, it works well in narrow spots or as a street tree. Its white spring flowers and warm fall hues make it a fine specimen. Also beautiful planted in a row. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Shrub Rose (Rosa); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable but best in enriched, well-drained loamy soil with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | A distinctive columnar form makes this a great choice for street or yard planting. Showy clusters of gleaming white blooms in early spring. Dark green summer foliage turns a brilliant purplish red-orange in fall. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Design Ideas | Because this Flowering Pear grows up more than it grows out, it works well in narrow spots or as a street tree. Its white spring flowers and warm fall hues make it a fine specimen. Also beautiful planted in a row. |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Shrub Rose (Rosa); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable but best in enriched, well-drained loamy soil with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cleveland Select Flowering Pear produce flowers?
Early spring
Is Cleveland Select Flowering Pear evergreen or deciduous?
Cleveland Select Flowering Pear is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Cleveland Select Flowering Pear?
Cleveland Select Flowering Pear is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color.
Is Cleveland Select Flowering Pear resistant to pests or animals?
Very Wet Areas
How fast does Cleveland Select Flowering Pear grow?
Cleveland Select Flowering Pear has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Cleveland Select Flowering Pear?
Cleveland Select Flowering Pear grows in an Pyramidal habit.
How can I use Cleveland Select Flowering Pear in my garden design?
Because this Flowering Pear grows up more than it grows out, it works well in narrow spots or as a street tree. Its white spring flowers and warm fall hues make it a fine specimen. Also beautiful planted in a row.
What color are Cleveland Select Flowering Pear flowers?
Cleveland Select Flowering Pear produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Cleveland Select Flowering Pear?
Cleveland Select Flowering Pear has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Cleveland Select Flowering Pear?
Good companion plants for Cleveland Select Flowering Pear include: Shrub Rose (Rosa); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Lavender (Lavandula).
How do I care for Cleveland Select Flowering Pear?
Highly adaptable but best in enriched, well-drained loamy soil with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.