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Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'

Capital Columnar Callery Pear

Plant photo of: Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'
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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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.