Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' - Aristocrat Ornamental Pear

Aristocrat Ornamental Pear

Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'

  • Upright, rounded, oval crown with spreading branches
  • A profusion of single white flowers
  • Glossy dark green pointed-oval summer leaves slowly turn reddish-purple to bronze-red in late fall
  • Bloom Time: Early spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
10-11 m

SPREAD:
8-9 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


 

Additional Notes about Aristocrat Ornamental Pear:


Invasive species.

Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' produces sterile fruits because they do not self-pollinate. However, in the presence of other compatible Pyrus varieties, they can produce viable seed which is easily distributed by birds. Thus they can squeeze out native flora and reduce biodiversity. Unfortunately, P. fauriei cvs. fit into that category.

Consider other spring-flowering trees: Amelanchier spp, Cercis canadensis, Viburnum lentago, Cornus racemosa.

 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Fruit
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Purple
Bronze
Green
Red
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen