Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'

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Capital Columnar Callery Pear

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:

Description

The 'Capital' assumes a hardy, columnar form with thick, glossy green leaves that change from a red to a purple color in the fall. White flowers are borne in the spring. It reaches a size of 30' high by 7'-8' wide, and is good tree where space is limited.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Ranch

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Street Tree

Special Uses

Container, Screen, Shade Tree, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.