Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'
Aristocrat Pear
Description
This deciduous tree is pyramidal with open, spreading branches and stands 40' high x 25' wide. It has a deep red fall color and white flowers. Medum to fine textured leaves. Waxy green foliage with distinctly wavy edge.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree
Special Uses
Shade Tree, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.