Common Name: Callery Pear Latin Name: Pyrus calleryana Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: reliable fall color, showy or fragrant flower, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Excellent fall color: red, orange, and purple. Relatively pest-free. Comments: Good specimen tree for developed sites. Varieties 'Aristocrat' and 'Bradford' are common. Problems: Short-lived; susceptible to ice damage. Firewise: Yes

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