Chanticleer ornamental pears
Pyrus calleryana - Flowering month: March
- Flowering month: April
- Blossom colour: White
- Awards: RHS AGM (former) 2002
Chanticleer is one of the best ornamental flowering pears. It begins to flower quite early in the spring when there is not much else around - the white flowers are large and stand out clearly because they appear ahead of the leaves. In autumn the leaves take on fiery tints - often much later than other trees.
The small pears are not really suitable for human consumption, but provide useful bird food late in the autumn.
The leaves are a glossy green over the summer, but take on fiery colours in the autumn and only fall when winter arrives.
The growth is quite compact and upright, taking little space.
Chanticleer ornamental pears for sale
Pot-grown
All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.
PG12-year 7L pot-grown tree Semi-vigorous rootstock £65.50
Large tree
(3m-5m after 10 years)
PG22-year 12L pot-grown tree Semi-vigorous rootstock £71.50
Large tree
(3m-5m after 10 years)
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Next deliveries
Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.
Delivery charges
Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.
Growing and Training
Chanticleer will grow reliably in almost any soil conditions - acidity and drainage or drought rarely seem to bother it, nor does atmospheric pollution. It also has some resistance to fireblight, which can affect pears.
The blossom is very attractive and profuse, but is not capable of pollinating fruiting pears.
The best autumn colour is achieved in areas with drier climates.
Our Chanticleer trees are grafted on a vigorous rootstock and will eventually become quite large, up to 6m or so - but they are quite slow-growing.
History
The species Pyrus calleryana is native to central China, and was introduced to the UK and USA in the early 20th century.
Chanticleer characteristics
- Gardening skillAverage
- Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climatesWarm climates
- Food usesNot suitable for humans
- Country of originChina
- Period of origin1850 - 1899
- Flowering monthMarchApril
- Blossom colourWhite
- AwardsRHS AGM (former)
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