Flowering Pear Chanticleer
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'
A superior alternative to Bradford Pear with a naturally pyramidal shape and stronger branching structure that resists storm damage. Covered in white spring blooms followed by glossy foliage that turns brilliant red-purple in fall, making it ideal for street trees and formal landscapes.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Callery Pear: 'Bradford' and Other Varieties and Their Invasive Progeny
Zones
5–9
USDA hardiness
Height
30-50 feet
Planting Timeline
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Flowering Pear Chanticleer · 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 other pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigold
Deters nematodes and aphids with natural compounds, protects root system
Hostas
Thrives in partial shade under canopy, provides attractive ground cover
Daffodils
Blooms early before tree leafs out, bulbs deter rodents and deer
Coral Bells
Tolerates root competition, adds colorful foliage contrast
Astilbe
Flourishes in filtered shade, complements spring flowering period
Catmint
Repels aphids and ants, attracts beneficial insects
Bleeding Heart
Thrives in dappled shade, provides spring color harmony
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of pear family trees
Eastern Red Cedar
Alternate host for cedar-apple rust disease affecting ornamental pears
Eucalyptus
Allelopathic compounds suppress growth of nearby plants
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance to fire blight and leaf spot
Common Pests
Aphids, scale insects, pear psylla
Diseases
Fire blight (resistant), leaf spot, rust