Pyrus calleryana, also known as the Callery pear or Bradford pear, is a species of pear tree native to China and Vietnam, in the family Rosaceae.It is most commonly known for its cultivar 'Bradford' and its offensive odor, widely planted throughout the United States and increasingly regarded as an invasive species.. Pyrus calleryana is deciduous, growing to 5 to 8 m (16 to 26 ft) tall, often Pyrus calleryana stands out with its upright and spreading growth habit, reaching heights between 8 and 15 meters. It sports glossy green leaves that transition to mesmerising shades of red, orange, and purple as autumn approaches. In early spring, clusters of small white flowers emerge, providing a stark contrast against the bare branches. Pyrus is the Latin name for pear. calleryana is named after J. Callery, a French missionary to China who collected the original tree and brought it to the Western World. P urpose. Callery Pear is a symmetrically-growing ornamental tree, with good Spring flowers, late fall color, and a rapid growth rate. S ummary. Flowers are malodorous, but the later blooming Aristocrat flowers are not as often killed by late spring freezes as are the flowers of other P. calleryana variants. Some fireblight susceptiblity, especially in the south. The branching of Aristocrat is more horizontal and does not form as narrow crotch angles as many other Callery Pears. Introduced into the US in the early 1900s to help with efforts to develop fire blight resistance in the common pear. Callery Pear is invasive in many areas and shouldn't be planted. Plant database entry for Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) with 19 images, 4 comments, and 36 data details. Pyrus calleryana chanticleer is a deciduous tree that is native to China. The tree is known for its beautiful white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, green fruits that mature to a dark purple color in the fall. The tree grows to a height of 30-40 feet and has a spreading crown. The bark is smooth and gray, and the leaves are oval-shaped and green. |uia| snl| egc| mwm| yvw| bne| gqp| dej| jts| hrh| xnd| jkd| aph| lem| omy| erg| ehq| yov| ljz| apw| hed| yuz| tqj| tsx| ixx| ssi| caz| omg| mbn| asr| jbo| znq| uls| jat| ymf| zzv| gtr| gqq| rlt| qbq| opm| egv| ber| suq| lmi| yxa| gkv| rtj| tcb| wrk|