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Autumn Blaze Pear

White Spring Blooms
Red-Purple Fall Color
Compact Ornamental Form

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Autumn Blaze Pear

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Autumn Blaze Pear

Autumn Blaze Pear is a deciduous ornamental flowering tree known for early white spring blooms, glossy green foliage, and vivid red-purple fall color. Its compact, upright form makes it useful for sunny lawns, street plantings, entry areas, and formal landscape accents.

Why choose Autumn Blaze Pear?

Choose Autumn Blaze Pear for a colorful ornamental tree that brings spring flowers, dense summer foliage, and standout autumn color in a manageable landscape size. It offers a more compact presence than many large shade trees while still providing structure and seasonal interest. White flowers brighten the early spring landscape, glossy leaves keep the canopy handsome through summer, and fall brings rich tones of red, burgundy, and purple. It is especially useful where a tidy flowering accent or small street-side tree is desired.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Pyrus calleryana ‘Autumn Blaze’
Common Name: Autumn Blaze Pear
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Habit: Upright, rounded to oval flowering tree

Autumn Blaze Pear Additional Information

Autumn Blaze Pear blooms in early spring, producing clusters of white flowers before the tree fully leafs out. After bloom, glossy green leaves create a dense, refined canopy that offers a clean look through the growing season. In fall, the foliage develops its signature red to purple-red color, making this variety especially appealing for landscapes that need a bold autumn accent.

This tree is best used as a specimen, paired entry planting, street tree, or ornamental accent in open sunny locations. Small pear-like fruits may appear, though they are not the primary ornamental feature. Like other Callery pear selections, Autumn Blaze Pear benefits from early structural pruning to encourage strong branch spacing and a balanced canopy. In regions where Callery pear is restricted or discouraged, local planting guidance should be followed.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Autumn Blaze Pear in full sun with well-drained soil and enough space for its mature canopy. Set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade, then backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.

2. Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, exposed, or fast-draining sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to help conserve moisture and reduce competition from turf. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk to protect bark health.

4. Pruning: Prune while young to develop strong branch spacing and a balanced framework. Remove crossing, crowded, or damaged branches during dormancy, and avoid excessive shaping after flower buds have formed.

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FAQs

When does Autumn Blaze Pear bloom?
Autumn Blaze Pear typically blooms in early spring, producing clusters of white flowers before or as new foliage begins to emerge.
What color does Autumn Blaze Pear turn in fall?
Its glossy green foliage develops rich red, burgundy, and purple-red tones in fall, giving the tree one of its strongest seasonal landscape features.
How large does Autumn Blaze Pear get?
Autumn Blaze Pear is generally grown as a small to medium ornamental tree, often reaching about 25 to 35 feet tall with a narrower rounded to oval canopy.
Where should I plant Autumn Blaze Pear?
Plant it in a sunny, open location where the canopy has room to develop. It works well as a lawn specimen, entry accent, street-side tree, or formal landscape planting.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 30 ft or more
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze'
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Mid spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container

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Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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