Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' |
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Capital Columnar Callery Pear |
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:
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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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
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.