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Pyrus calleryana
Pyrus · Rosaceae
Pyrus calleryana, also known as the Callery pear, is a species of pear tree native to East Asia in the family Rosaceae. Its cultivar Bradford pear, known for its offensive odor that some have described as akin to "rotting fish", is widely planted throughout the United States and increasingly regarded as an invasive species.
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Classification
Genus
Pyrus
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Pyrus calleryana belongs to the Pyrus genus within the Rosaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Bradford'
'Capital'
'Chanticleer'
'Cleveland select'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Pyrus calleryana.
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Further reading
- 01Pyrus calleryana taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
