Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' |
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Capital Columnar Callery Pear |
Description
The 'Capital' assumes a columnar form with thick, glossy green leaves that change from a red to a purple color in the fall. White flowers are borne in the spring. It reaches a size of 40' tall and 15' wide, and is good tree where space is limited. Small red ornamental fruit appear in winter. It prefers full sun and regular watering, more in hot summer areas.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Lawn, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Street Tree
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Shade Tree, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.