Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select'

• Feature Tree
• Street Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Screening or Privacy

Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 10m - 14m Approximately

Mature Width: 3 – 4 m

Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' is expected to grow Approx 40 – 70 cm per year (moderate).

Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' is expected to grow Approx 40 – 70 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' frost tolerant?

Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Pyrus calleryana ‘Cleveland Select’ produces masses of bright white blossoms in early spring, often before the foliage appears. The flowers create a striking, cloud-like display across the canopy, followed by glossy green leaves that shift to rich red, orange and purple tones in autumn, giving the tree excellent multi-seasonal appeal.

Does Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

No

Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' is Native to Derived from Pyrus calleryana, native to China, Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam, cultivated widely as an ornamental pear.

Its profuse spring blossom provides abundant nectar and pollen for bees and beneficial insects, while the dense summer canopy offers shelter, perching sites and light nesting habitat for small birds. This combination of seasonal flowering and structural foliage makes ‘Cleveland Select’ a genuinely wildlife-supportive choice for suburban gardens.

Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Pyrus calleryana ‘Cleveland Select’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate lighter sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and general vigour. Avoid heavy clay, compacted or waterlogged sites unless significantly improved, as poor drainage can restrict root growth and reduce flowering. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures.

Is Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular deep watering to establish well. Once established, ‘Cleveland Select’ develops good drought tolerance and performs reliably through warm, dry periods when grown in well-drained soil. Occasional supplementary watering during extended heat helps maintain leaf colour, canopy density and consistent seasonal growth.