A neat, tightly pyramidal ornamental pear with profuse white spring blossom and reliable burgundy-red autumn colour. A tough, disease-resistant street and feature tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 9 m H × 5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Cleveland Select Pear
Botanically, Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a fast-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 9 m tall and 5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Cleveland Select Pear
Cleveland Select Pear suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Cleveland Select Pear does best in free-draining, clay and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 3 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Cleveland Select Pear is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Cleveland Select Pear after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Cleveland Select Pear in the garden
Cleveland Select Pear earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a shade tree and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Cleveland Select Pear with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Cleveland Select Pear
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