Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze' – Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze'

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Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze' – Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze'

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An American cultivar with a pyramidal, vertical manner of growth when young, later broad pyramidal. Height approx. 8 - 10 m, width to approx. 4 - 5 m. The young leaves emerge reddish but soon turn glossy green. The leaves of this cultivar fall off sooner in the autumn than they do of other cultivars and they then turn a striking red. Abundant white flowers in umbels. The brown fruits, measuring approx. 1 cm, do not appear very often. A lovely cultivar. Suitable as a solitary tree and along avenues and streets. Probably sensitive to fire blight. Tolerates air pollution well, like all the cultivars of Pyrus calleryana. Winter hardiness zone: 5a

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Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad conical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green, red
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
white, flowers in April
Fruits
brown, little
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °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)
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad 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) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze'

Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze' turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pyrus calleryana 'Autumn Blaze' 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 'Autumn Blaze' blooms in april.
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