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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 3 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Cleveland Select Pear does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
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. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
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 easier irrigation and care, group Cleveland Select Pear with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Buying Cleveland Select Pear
Plant Sale lists Cleveland Select Pear as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
