Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' – Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'

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Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' – Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'

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An American cultivar with a compact manner of growth and a vertical, column-shaped crown. Grows to an approx. height of 8 - 10 m, and maximum width of 3 m. The deep green, glossy leaves remain on the tree until late in the autumn, depending on the type of soil Eventually they turn dark purplish red. Abundant white flowers in umbels. The brown fruits, measuring approx. 1 cm, are not very striking. 'Capital' is highly resistant to fire blight. A lovely cultivar that is particularly well-suited to narrow streets and small gardens. Tolerates air pollution well, like all the cultivars of Pyrus calleryana. Winter hardiness zone: 6a

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Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Crown
columnar, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
red, purple
Flowers
white, flowers in April
Fruits
brown, inconspicuous
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
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °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), provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, small gardens
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 columnar 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) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually)
Applications and inspiration
Special decorative pears
Frequently asked questions
Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'

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

Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' 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 'Capital' turn red, purple in autumn.

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