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:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.