Cleveland Select Pear

White Spring Blooms
Upright Formal Shape
Red-Orange Fall Color

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Cleveland Select 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.

Cleveland Select Pear

Cleveland Select Pear is a deciduous ornamental flowering tree known for abundant white spring blooms, glossy green foliage, upright pyramidal form, and bold fall color. Its narrow habit makes it useful for sunny lawns, streetscapes, entry plantings, and formal landscape accents.

Why choose Cleveland Select Pear?

Choose Cleveland Select Pear for a refined ornamental tree that brings spring flowers, tidy structure, and vivid autumn color to smaller landscape spaces. Compared with broader shade trees, its upright shape fits well along drives, walkways, and property edges where height is welcome but width is limited. The dense summer canopy provides a crisp, formal look, while fall foliage shifts through attractive red, orange, burgundy, and purple tones.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Pyrus calleryana ‘Cleveland Select’
Common Name: Cleveland Select Pear, Cleveland Select Flowering Pear
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Habit: Upright, narrow, pyramidal to oval flowering tree

Cleveland Select Pear Additional Information

Cleveland Select Pear blooms in early spring, producing clusters of white flowers before or as the foliage begins to emerge. After bloom, glossy green leaves create a dense, polished canopy that holds a clean appearance through summer. In fall, the foliage becomes one of the tree’s strongest features, developing red-orange, burgundy, and purple tones that stand out in sunny landscapes.

This ornamental pear is most often used as a specimen, matched pair near entries, street-side planting, or formal accent where an upright tree shape is desired. Small pear-like fruits may appear, though the tree is grown primarily for flowers, foliage, shape, and fall color. Young trees benefit from structural pruning to encourage well-spaced branches and a stronger canopy. Because this is a Callery pear selection, availability and planting guidance can vary by region, so local recommendations should be followed when planting.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Cleveland Select Pear in full sun with well-drained soil and enough space for its upright canopy to mature. Set the root flare at or slightly above grade, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly after planting.

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, sunny, or fast-draining locations.

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

4. Pruning: Prune during dormancy while the tree is young to encourage strong branch spacing and a balanced framework. Remove crossing, crowded, damaged, or poorly attached branches as needed.

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FAQs

When does Cleveland Select Pear bloom?
Cleveland Select Pear typically blooms in early spring, producing clusters of white flowers before the canopy fully leafs out.
How large does Cleveland Select Pear get?
It commonly matures around 30 to 40 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide, depending on growing conditions, soil, pruning, and available space.
What color does Cleveland Select Pear turn in fall?
The glossy green foliage often changes to red-orange, burgundy, and purple tones in fall, giving the tree strong late-season ornamental value.
Where should I plant Cleveland Select Pear?
Plant it in a sunny, open location where its upright canopy has room to develop. It works well for lawns, entries, streetscapes, and formal accent plantings.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	10-20 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select'
Bloom Time	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, #7 Container, 2-3" Caliper

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Growing Zones 5-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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