Pyrus calleryana – Winter Glow

Description

Pyrus calleryana – Winter Glow

HEIGHT: 12.0m

WIDTH: 4.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Upright vase

FOLIAGE: Leaves are a glossy dark green with silver backs, changing to brilliant reds in Autumn.

FLOWERS: Clusters of pretty single white flowers, are borne in Spring.

 DESCRIPTION: This hardy upright vigorous growing tree grows to a height of 12 metres. Leaves are a glossy dark green, changing to brilliant reds in Autumn. Clusters of pretty single white flowers, are borne in Spring giving a spectacular display. Depending on the climate, it is nearly evergreen, being out of leaf for only 5 weeks.

 LANDSCAPE USES: Suitable for medium sized gardens and used for driveways and street trees.

 TOLERANCES: Tolerant to most soil types and air pollution.

 TREE CARE: Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.