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- Regular price
- $1,500.00
- Sale price
- $1,500.00
- Regular price
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Learn About Your New Pyrus calleryana Capital
The Capital Callery Pear is a slender, upright deciduous tree, ideal for narrow spaces, urban landscapes, and formal gardens. With its profusion of white spring blossoms, glossy green summer foliage, and vibrant red-purple autumn color, this tree delivers year-round interest with minimal maintenance. Its columnar growth habit makes it a top choice for streetscapes, driveways, and structured plantings where space is limited.
Key Features & Specifications
Common Name: Capital Pear Tree
Mature Height (meters): Typically reaches 10-12 meters
Mature Width (meters): A narrow form, spreading 3-4 meters
Spacing: Plant at least 3-4 meters apart from structures and other trees for healthy growth.
Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves in summer turn into a stunning red-purple in autumn, offering seasonal color variation.
Flowering Period: In early to mid-spring, the tree is covered in abundant white blossoms, creating a spectacular floral display before the foliage emerges.
Form/Habit: A tightly upright, columnar tree, ideal for structured plantings, small spaces, and urban streetscapes.
Uses:
- Perfect for narrow gardens, street plantings, and driveways.
- Excellent as a formal accent tree due to its elegant vertical growth.
- Works well as a screening tree where privacy is needed in tight spaces.
Sun: Prefers full sun for optimal flowering and foliage color.
Maintenance: Low-maintenance; requires only occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove damaged or diseased limbs.
Water Requirement: Moderate; requires regular watering during dry spells and the early establishment phase.
Everything You Need to Know Before Planting Pyrus calleryana Capital
Planting Tips for Pyrus calleryana Capital
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) & Planting Guide for Pyrus calleryana Capital
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot: 49.5cm (W) × 35.2cm (D)
- 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 100L Pot: 66cm (W) × 49.5cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Growing Pyrus calleryana Capital in Various Soil Types
Watering Requirements After Planting Your Pyrus calleryana Capital
When planting a new tree or shrub, proper watering is essential to ensure healthy establishment and long-term growth. Follow these guidelines to give your plant the best start:
- Immediately After Planting:
Water generously right after planting to settle the soil around the roots and eliminate air pockets. This helps the roots make good contact with the soil. - First Three Months (Establishment Phase):
The initial three months are critical for root development. Water deeply twice daily (morning and evening) to encourage strong, deep root growth. - Irrigation Systems:
If using an irrigation system, adjust it to provide adequate water during the establishment phase. Ensure the water reaches the root zone without overwatering. - Weather Considerations:
Adjust watering based on weather conditions. Increase frequency during hot, dry periods and reduce it during cooler, wetter seasons. - Ongoing Care:
After the establishment phase, gradually reduce watering frequency but ensure the plant receives consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.
By providing consistent and appropriate watering during the initial months, you’ll help your new tree or shrub establish a strong root system and thrive in your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pyrus calleryana Capital
Growing Your Pyrus calleryana Capital in Various Soil Types
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