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Pear/ Aristocrat

  • It forms clusters of white flowers in early spring, blooming before the leaves appear
  • Small, marble-sized fruit remains on the tree and is a favorite among birds
  • Thrives in various soil types, including dense clay
Scientific Name:
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristrocrat'
Zone: 5
Mature Height: 25'-35'
Mature Spread: 20'-25'
Type: Shade, Ornamental
Size: Average
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruiting: Ornamental
Flower Color:
White
Fall Color:
Orange
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Moderate Water
Moderate Water
Pollinator
Pollinator
Additional Information:

Unique Features: The Aristocrat Pear grows rapidly, especially when young, but they only live about 25 years. During that time they can do double duty as both an ornamental tree and a smaller shade tree. The Aristocrat grows into a rounded, upright oval shape with less congested branching than the narrower varieties. It blooms in early spring, so there is a chance of a late frost taking the flowers but tree itself should survive. With a milder spring the flowers can cover the tree, unfortunately they are odiferous, but the cooler temperatures of our springs tend to mask the ammonia like fragrance. The flowers are followed by small, <1/2”, fruit that persists on the tree into or through the winter. The shiny dark green foliage is early to emerge and late to change in the fall, making this a long season tree. Calleryana pears are resistant to fire blight.

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Pear/ Aristocrat

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Scientific Name: Pyrus calleryana 'Aristrocrat'
  • It forms clusters of white flowers in early spring, blooming before the leaves appear
  • Small, marble-sized fruit remains on the tree and is a favorite among birds
  • Thrives in various soil types, including dense clay
Zone: 5
Mature Height: 25'-35'
Mature Spread: 20'-25'
Bloom: Spring
Fruiting: Ornamental
Flower Color:
White
Fall Color:
Orange
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Moderate Water
Moderate Water
Pollinator
Pollinator