Pyrus calleryana ‘Autumn Blaze’

A lovely tree with white spring flowers and glossy green leaves that turn brilliant scarlet in fall. Once established, requires moderate watering.

A note from Lynn Payne: All flowering pears share several desirable common characteristics. They all tolerate clay soils. They differ in overall size and shape, from broadly pyramidal to small columnar. Shiny green leaves turn burgundy-red in fall. Spring brings a beautiful display of new-white flowers. The larger-growing varieties include Bradford, Autumn Blaze and Aristocrat. Columnar varieties include Chanticleer and Capital.

Type of Plant: Ornamental Deciduous Shade Tree

Distinguishing Characteristics: 

Water Use: Moderate

Flower Color: White

Sun/Location: Full Sun

Approximate Height at Maturity*: 30'

Approximate Spread at Maturity*: 25'

*Under average conditions in Northern New Mexico