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Tree · Rosaceae family

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Full sun in a garden ~16 ft 4⅞ in × ~9 ft 10⅛ in Flowers April to −84 °F
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SunFull sun
in a garden after 10 years~16 ft 4⅞ in
in the wild up to 49.2 ft
spacing 13 ft 1½ in
FlowersApril
PlantingMarch–April, October–November
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averageloamyclaysandy

Watering

regularly until establishedat the base, not on the leavesless when it rains

Frost

−84 °F
no winter protectionleafless in winter

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in9 ft 10⅛ in13 ft 1½ in16 ft 4⅞ in19 ft 8¼ in22 ft 11⅝ in26 ft 3 in29 ft 6⅜ in32.8 ft36.1 ft39.4 ft42.7 ft45.9 ft49.2 ft32.8 ft–49.2 ftspread 13 ft 1½ in–34.4 ft
32.8 ft–49.2 ft× spread 13 ft 1½ in–34.4 ft

Plant 13 ft 1½ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant, bare-root, root-balled).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April · white

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–April, October–November; bare-root: March–April, October–November; root-balled: March–April, October–November

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–June

Feeding

Nutrition.

Horn meal

up to 0.18 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

Fire blight

Erwinia amylovora
Medium riskdisease
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What you will see

Blossoms and shoots suddenly turn black and hang as if scorched, sticky white fluid oozes from the infections; sunken cankers form.

The source says: it is among the most commonly damaged plants.

When to look

From late spring to fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Watch out for warm, damp springs; do not over-feed with nitrogen.
  2. By hand once detected; prune in winter dormancyCut out the infection 11¾–23½ in below the visible damage, expose the bark and check for brown staining; disinfect tools after every cut; burn the material.
  3. By hand after the main floweringRemove late secondary blossoms before they open.
Fire blightdisease · from late spring to fallMedium risk

What you will see

Blossoms and shoots suddenly turn black and hang as if scorched, sticky white fluid oozes from the infections; sunken cankers form.

The source says: it is among the most commonly damaged plants.

When to look

From late spring to fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Watch out for warm, damp springs; do not over-feed with nitrogen.
  2. By hand once detected; prune in winter dormancyCut out the infection 11¾–23½ in below the visible damage, expose the bark and check for brown staining; disinfect tools after every cut; burn the material.
  3. By hand after the main floweringRemove late secondary blossoms before they open.
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Pear rust

Gymnosporangium sabinae
Medium riskdiseasesource covers the whole genus
More about this problem

What you will see

Bright orange spots on the upper side of leaves, later brown outgrowths on the underside; it also needs juniper.

The source says: it is among the susceptible hosts of pear rust.

When to look

In summer and early fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove junipers (Juniperus) near pear trees.
  2. By handCut out cankers on juniper; cut out affected pear branches.

Fungicides are not recommended; no readily available fungicide effectively controls rust on edible pears.

Pear rustdisease · in summer and early fallMedium risk

What you will see

Bright orange spots on the upper side of leaves, later brown outgrowths on the underside; it also needs juniper.

The source says: it is among the susceptible hosts of pear rust.

When to look

In summer and early fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove junipers (Juniperus) near pear trees.
  2. By handCut out cankers on juniper; cut out affected pear branches.

Fungicides are not recommended; no readily available fungicide effectively controls rust on edible pears.

More about this problem
Sources (6)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does Callery pear flower?

In April; the flowers are white.

Does Callery pear tolerate shade?

No, it needs full sun.

How much space does Callery pear need?

At maturity 13 ft 1½ in–34.4 ft wide and 32.8 ft–49.2 ft tall; recommended spacing 13 ft 1½ in.

Fire blight — what can you do?

Watch out for warm, damp springs; do not over-feed with nitrogen. Cut out the infection 11¾–23½ in below the visible damage, expose the bark and check for brown staining; disinfect tools after every cut; burn the material.

Pear rust — what can you do?

Remove junipers (Juniperus) near pear trees. Cut out cankers on juniper; cut out affected pear branches.

Sources (14) Checked 24 October 2026

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