and is tolerant of drought
The leaves emerge in the spring with a reddish-purple color that gradually changes to dark green throughout the summer
even heavy and compacted
deep burgundy or deep purple flowers that bloom on bare branches in early spring before the leaves emerge providing a spectacular display
It is extremely hardy and can withstand very low temperatures
Pear - Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' - 300-310cm, 35lt 3-5ft | 1.4m-1.5m and is tolerant of droughtPyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a medium sized, narrowly upright, conical, ornamental pear tree with glossy, dark green leaves, vivid red in autumn, a profusion of lovely, white flowers blooming in spring, and occasionally, small, brown fruit in autumn. Attractive to bees and birds. Callery Pear 'Chanticleer' is adaptable to a wide range of soil, including heavy clay, but prefers fertile, loamy, moist and well drained soils. It thrives in full sun.