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Pyrus calleryana pyrifolia Javelin

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Pyrus calleryana pyrifolia Javelin Ornamental Pear,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Fastigiate, Upright, Upright Narrow

Description:

An upright narrow growing Ornamental Pear with glossy green leaves that is highly valued for it's spectacular autumn tones. Clusters of open, cup-shaped, white flowers in spring. Great to use for avenue plantings. Grows to approx. 10m H x 2.5m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

4-10m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Street Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Rosaceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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