Download Pyrus calleryana `Chanticleer` Height: 35` to 40` Width: 15` to 20

Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’
Height:
35' to 40'
Width:
15' to 20'
Minimum Terrace
Width Required:
54"
Hardiness Zone:
5 to 7
Crown:
Narrowly conical, medium texture
Foliage:
Leaves glossy green, turning brilliant gold-red to plum in the fall,
earlier than 'Bradford' by about three weeks
Flowers:
same as species - white, abundant, malodorous
Fruit:
1/2", dull gold to russet, persistent
Description:
The original tree was selected in Ohio and introduced in 1965. Its
conical form, maintained through maturity, has a tailored
appearance.
Advantages:
Especially suitable where space to spread is limited. It enters
dormancy earlier than 'Bradford', and is resistant to fire blight. It is
thornless, and much less susceptible to wind breakage.
Limitations:
None reported.
Site and Culture:
Species information applies. Transplant B&B in spring. Adaptable
to many soils, and tolerant of pollution and drought. Pruning should
begin when trees are young and continue until a strong scaffold for
the mature size has been established. Planting two or more cultivars
together may increase fruit set.