Cleveland Select Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'
A superior ornamental pear with a distinctive narrow, pyramidal shape that fits perfectly in tight spaces and urban environments. Unlike Bradford Pear, this variety has strong branch structure and won't split in storms, while producing masses of white spring flowers and glossy green foliage that turns purple-red in fall. It's an excellent choice for street plantings and formal landscapes.
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Callery Pear: 'Bradford' and Other Varieties and Their Invasive Progeny
Zones
5–9
USDA hardiness
Height
30-50 feet
Planting Timeline
Showing dates for Cleveland Select Pear in USDA Zone 7
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Cleveland Select Pear · Zones 5–9
Growing Details
Zone-by-Zone Planting Calendar
Complete Growing Guide
Light: Callery Pear: 'Bradford' and Other Varieties and Their Invasive Progeny. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist, Occasionally Dry. Height: 30 ft. 0 in. - 50 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 20 ft. 0 in. - 35 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 24-60 feet. Growth rate: Rapid. Maintenance: 'Aristocrat', 'Autumn Blaze', 'Bradford', 'Capital', 'Chanticleer', 'Cleveland Select', 'Invasive', 'Redspire', 'Whitehouse'. Propagation: Grafting, Seed. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
The fruits are yellowish green to brown, round, 0.5 to 1-inch in diameter, and inedible with a brown pit. They have no practical value nor ornamental use except it attracts birds..
Color: Brown/Copper, Gold/Yellow, Green. Type: Pome. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Harvest time: Summer
Bloom time: Spring
History & Origin
Origin: Central to Southern China to Vietnam, Central Japan, and Taiwan
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Compaction, Deer, Drought, Heat, Pollution, Poor Soil, Urban Conditions
- +Attracts: Cream/Tan, White
- +Wildlife value: The fruits attract many birds.
- +Fast-growing
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids and attracts beneficial pollinators and pest predators
Marigold
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Chives
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that attack pear trees
Nasturtium
Acts as trap crop for aphids and attracts beneficial predatory insects
Comfrey
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface and leaves make excellent mulch
Catmint
Repels ants and aphids while attracting beneficial pollinators
Dill
Attracts beneficial wasps and ladybugs that prey on pear pests
Yarrow
Improves soil health and attracts predatory insects that control pear psylla
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill pear trees
Eastern Red Cedar
Alternate host for cedar-apple rust and fire blight diseases
Wild Cherry
Attracts tent caterpillars and shares similar pest problems
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good disease resistance, fire blight resistant
Common Pests
Aphids, scale, psylla
Diseases
Fire blight (resistant), leaf spot