Flowering Trees - Pyrus calleryana

Flowering Pear Tree

By Proven Winners

The Flowering Pear Tree, also known as the Callery Pear, is a deciduous tree and a popular choice for landscaping It has showy white flowers that bloom in the springtime and serve as an early source of nectar for pollinators The glossy, dark green leaves of the Flowering Pear Tree are medium sized, turning a yellowish-brown color in autumn The bark is smooth and olive-brown, often with vertical scaly ridges This tree can reach a height of up to 25 feet and features an overall rounded form A popular choice for urban landscapes, the Flowering Pear Tree tolerates practically any soil and can be planted in both full sun and partial shade It’s a great choice for parking lots, along sidewalks, and in other confined spaces