Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' – Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'

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Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' – Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'

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The most successful cultivar of Pyrus calleryana. Medium-high with a narrow, conical to ovoid crown. Remains significantly narrower than 'Bradford', but broader than 'Capital'. Approx. height 12 m. Old bark is rough, greyish brown, and flaking off in small plates. The healthy, glossy green leaves remain on the tree until late in the autumn and then turn lovely yellow and red tints. It blooms profusely, with white flowers in umbels of 6 to 12 together. The diameter of the flower is approx. 2 cm. Fruit rarely appears after flowering. 'Chanticleer' has a deep root system and anchors itself firmly in the ground. Suitable as a solitary tree and along narrow avenues and streets. Prefers neutral to slightly calcareous soil. Also grows in poor soil. Well resistant to air pollution.
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
Availability
Clear stem (4) Topiary (3)
Size
Root ball size
Price
Amount
Delivery period
40-45 tabletop
£ 1.050,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
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Stock
Available
40-45 espalier 4 layers
£ 1.050,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
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Stock
Limited stock
45-50 espalier 4 layers
£ 1.052,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available to order now Delivery date per species
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
8 -12 m
Crown
narrow conical to ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
old bark is rough and flaky
Leaf
oval to broad oval, glossy green, 4 - 10 cm
Autumn colour
yellow, red
Flowers
white, in plentiful umbels, April/May
Fruits
round, approx. 1 cm Ø, brown with lighter lenticels
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
places little demands
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good, also on the coast
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, parks, squares, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, large gardens, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
E.H. Scanlon & Assoc., Olmstead Falls, OH, USA, 1956
Synonyms
Pyrus calleryana 'Stone Hill'
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind narrow conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white April early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually)
Applications and inspiration
Shaped trees and espaliers: the solution where there is little space!
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Kirchberg - Luxembourg
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Frequently asked questions
Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' can eventually reach a height of 8 -12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 -12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' turn yellow, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' blooms in april.
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