Chanticleer Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer') | Columnar Ornamental Pear

Chanticleer Callery Pear

15 Gallon

$189.00

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Chanticleer Callery Pear

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer’

A thornless ornamental pear with a narrow columnar form, profuse white spring flowers, and brilliant red-purple fall color.

$189.00

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Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

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Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a popular, ornamental deciduous tree prized for its narrow, columnar form, profuse white spring flowers, and stunning fall color. This thornless cultivar produces an abundance of single, pure white flowers in dense clusters in early spring, before the leaves emerge, creating a spectacular, cloud-like display. The flowers are followed by small, hard, brownish-red, pea-sized fruits that persist into winter, attracting birds. The glossy, dark green, oval leaves are disease-resistant and turn brilliant shades of red, purple, and orange in autumn, providing a long season of color. With its strong, upright, pyramidal to columnar habit, excellent cold hardiness, and tolerance for urban conditions, it is an outstanding choice for street plantings, narrow spaces, specimen trees, and as a screen or alley tree.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Foliage & Flowers: Glossy, dark green, oval leaves turning brilliant red, purple, and orange in fall; profuse clusters of single, pure white flowers in early spring (before leaves); followed by small, hard, brownish-red, pea-sized fruits (thornless).
Mature Height: 30-35 ft
Mature Spread: 15-20 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-8; Sunset 2B-9, 14-21
Light Requirement: Full sun
Core Benefits: Narrow columnar form, profuse white spring flowers, brilliant fall color, thornless, disease-resistant, tolerant of urban conditions.
Best Uses: Street tree, narrow spaces, specimen tree, screen, alley tree, parking lots, large landscapes.

Q: How large does Chanticleer Pear get?
A: It has a narrow, columnar to pyramidal form, typically reaching 30-35 feet in height and 15-20 feet in spread at maturity.

Q: Is it thornless?
A: Yes, 'Chanticleer' is a thornless cultivar, unlike some other Callery pear varieties.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It blooms in early spring, producing profuse clusters of pure white flowers before the leaves emerge.

Q: What is the fall color like?
A: The fall color is outstanding, with glossy dark green leaves turning brilliant shades of red, purple, and orange.

Q: Does it produce fruit?
A: Yes, it produces small, hard, brownish-red, pea-sized fruits that persist into winter and attract birds. The fruits are not edible for humans.

Q: Is it tolerant of urban conditions?
A: Yes, it is highly tolerant of urban pollution, poor soils, and drought once established, making it a popular street tree.