Chanticleer Pear

Upright Formal Shape
White Spring Blooms
Glossy Fall Color

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#15 Container

$236.00

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2-3" Caliper

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Chanticleer 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
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.

Chanticleer Pear

Chanticleer Pear is a deciduous ornamental flowering tree admired for its upright form, abundant white spring flowers, glossy green foliage, and vibrant fall color. Its narrow, symmetrical habit makes it useful for sunny streetscapes, formal entries, lawn accents, and structured landscape plantings.

Why choose Chanticleer Pear?

Choose Chanticleer Pear for a polished ornamental tree with showy spring bloom, a tidy upright canopy, and strong seasonal presence. Its glossy foliage gives the tree a refined look through summer, while fall color can bring attractive shades of red, orange, burgundy, and purple. The naturally pyramidal to oval shape works well where vertical structure is desired without an overly broad canopy. It is widely used in formal landscapes, parkways, commercial plantings, and residential yards with full sun and adequate space.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’
Common Name: Chanticleer Pear
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Habit: Upright, pyramidal to oval canopy

Chanticleer Pear Additional Information

Chanticleer Pear blooms in early to mid spring, covering the branches with clusters of white flowers before the leaves fully emerge. The foliage is glossy, dark green, and oval to rounded, creating a clean, dense canopy through the growing season. In fall, the leaves often shift into rich tones of red, orange, burgundy, and purple, adding strong seasonal color before dropping for winter.

This ornamental pear is grown for landscape beauty rather than edible fruit. Small fruits may appear after flowering, but they are not considered a primary ornamental feature. Chanticleer Pear is deciduous, so its winter appearance is defined by its upright branching structure. Use it as a vertical accent, street tree, entry marker, lawn specimen, or formal row planting. Light structural pruning while young helps develop strong branching and a balanced canopy. In regions where Callery pear is regulated or discouraged, follow local planting guidance.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Chanticleer Pear in full sun with well-drained soil. Choose a site with enough room for its mature height and canopy spread, keeping it away from tight foundations, overhead wires, and narrow planting strips.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep the root zone evenly moist during establishment. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, exposed, or compacted urban sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a broad mulch ring to conserve soil moisture and reduce turf competition. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk to protect the bark and encourage healthy root development.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to develop strong branch spacing and remove crossing, damaged, or crowded limbs. Young trees benefit from structural pruning to support a long-lasting canopy.

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FAQs

How large does Chanticleer Pear get?
Chanticleer Pear typically matures into a medium-sized ornamental tree with an upright canopy. Mature size varies by site, but it is commonly used where a formal, vertical flowering tree is desired.
When does Chanticleer Pear bloom?
Chanticleer Pear usually blooms in early to mid spring with abundant clusters of white flowers. Bloom timing can shift depending on local weather and spring temperatures.
Does Chanticleer Pear have fall color?
Yes. Chanticleer Pear often develops attractive fall color in shades of red, orange, burgundy, and purple before dropping its leaves for winter.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Large: Up to 30 ft or more
Mature Spread	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container, 2-3" Caliper

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Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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