A broadly pyramidal ornamental pear with horizontal branching, glossy wavy-edged foliage and white spring blossom. Autumn colour ranges through gold, orange and crimson-red.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 10 m H × 6 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat'
Botanically, Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' is a fast-growing tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 10 m tall and 6 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat'
Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat' 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
Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat' 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.
Watering & feeding
Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat' 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 Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat' in the garden
Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat' 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 Ornamental Pear 'Aristocrat'
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