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An upright, pyramidal, formal tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It blooms in the early spring with white flowers. The fall color is purple to reddish-orange. It prefers full sun and an organically rich, well-drained soil with consistent summer moisture. It is adaptable to a wide range of soils including heavy clay. Selected in...
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Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’
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A very columnar tree with glossy dark green foliage and white flowers in the early spring. Fall color is reddish-purple. Best grown in full sun in an organically rich, well-drained soil with consistent summer moisture. It is adaptable to a wide range of soils including heavy clay. This was selected in 1969 as a...
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Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’
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An open, pyramidal tree with waxy, dark green foliage, that has distinctively wavy edges. It blooms in the early spring with single white flowers. The fall color is dark red. This is a reliable tree for multi-season interest. Best grown in full sun in an organically rich, well-drained soil with consistent summer moisture. It...
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Pyrus pyrifolia (fruiting Asian pear) ‘Hosui’
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A large, sweet, crisp Asian pear; considered to be one of the most flavorful. Skin is brownish-orange russeted. It is pollinated by Shinko, Chojuro, Bartlett or 20th Century. Budded on semi-dwarf root stock. They need full sun and a well-drained soil. Obtain local advice for more cultural information....
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