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Autumn Blaze Pear

Catalogue A# 2000-100 WW4

GPS 45D 44' 4" N / 108D 37' 33" W

Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze'

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Native to Korea and China.Cultivar selected at Oregon State in 1969

Common name: Autumn Blaze Callery Pear

Location: South end of Waterways path on corner hill

Number in accession: 1

Note: Exceptional fall color-Photo on left 2018

This 25 inch Pear provides overall benefits of: $19 every year.

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
       Native Locale: Non-native
       Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet), Medium tree (25-40 feet)
Mature Height: 30-50 feet
Mature Width: 20-35 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
       Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
       Acid Soils: Tolerant
       Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
       Salt Spray: Moderately Tolerant
       Soil Salt: Intolerant
       Drought Conditions: Tolerant
       Poor Drainage: Tolerant
       Planting Considerations: Aggressive, Commonly planted, Highly susceptible to ice damage, Weak wood and branch structure
       Ornamental Interest: Fall color
       Season of Interest: Mid spring, Early fall, Mid fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: White
       Shape or Form: Pyramidal
       Growth Rate: Moderate
       Transplants Well: Yes
       Wildlife: Insect pollinators

CRITIQUE

Callery pear has invasive traits that enable it to spread aggressively. This tree is under observation and may be listed on official invasive species lists in the near future. Review of risks should be undertaken before selecting this tree for planting sites. The various cultivars of this species are more commonly available than the species itself. Callery pear has a weak wood and branch structure and is susceptible to ice storm damage.