Pyrus, or ornamental pear, is a medium-sized deciduous tree. Available in nine varieties, this attractive tree provides a stunning feature that will grace any space. Different varieties produce contrasting foliage in a range of autumnal colours that include radiant yellow, bright orange, brilliant red and deep purple; with the ‘Nivalis’ variety also transitioning through to striking silver.
Pyrus puts on an exceptional floral display in spring, with a mass of white flowers, although the ‘Winter Glow’ and ‘Red Spire’ varieties also exhibit touches of pale pink. Perfect for use as either a solitary accent tree, as a double act to frame entranceways, or in multiples to line narrow garden avenues. The ‘Manchurian Pear or ‘ussuriensis’ variety is also wider spreading, making it ideal for use as a shade tree.
Image: Landscape Design by COS.
Pyrus is typically suited to an area of full sun, although the ‘Chanticleer’ variety is tolerant of part shade, with all preferring moist well drained soils. Relatively low maintenance, prune your Pyrus if desired to maintain clearance. Water well initially and it will tolerate dry conditions once established.
Discover our range of Pyrus below.
Species | Size | Shape | Foliage |
Pyrus Nivalis | 8m H x 6m W |
Upright/narrow |
Green / Grey / Red / Silver |
Pyrus calleryana Capital | 10m H x 3m W |
Oval/narrow |
Green / Orange / Purple / Red / Yellow |
Pyrus ussuriensis | 10m H x 8m W |
Round/pyramidal |
Green / Orange / Red / Yellow |
Pyrus calleryana Cleveland Select | 11m H x 4m W |
Upright/narrow |
Green / Orange / Purple / Red / Yellow |
Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer | 11m H x 6m W |
Conical/narrow |
Green / Orange / Red / Yellow |
Pyrus calleryana Winter Glow | 12m H x 4m W |
Vase shaped |
Green / Orange / Red |
Pyrus calleryana Aristocrat | 12m H x 8m W |
Pyramidal |
Green / Orange / Red / Yellow |
Pyrus calleryana Bradford | 12m H x 8m W |
Pyramidal |
Green / Orange / Purple / Red / Yellow |
Pyrus calleryana Red Spire | 12m H x 8m W |
Pyramidal |
Green / Purple / Red |