This deciduous tree has upright spreading thorny branches that form a rounded crown. It has glossy dark green leaves that turn reddish in autumn and the white cup-shaped, fragrant flowers appear in a cluster in early spring followed by brownish fruit. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Pyrus calleryana is naturally found from Japan to China growing in woodlands or on rocky hillsides in well-drained moist sandy soils in an open sunny position and is frost resistant but drought tender. 

The Callery Pear is grown for its flowers and rounded crown. It is planted in parks and gardens as a shade tree or used in avenues for its flower display and autumn foliage colour. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. Is also used for foliage contrast and is planted in Japanese gardens. ID 351  

Pyrus (PI-rus) calleryana (ka-la-ree-AH-na) 

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family