Chanticleer Flowering Pear
Best vertical accent for homeowners seeking year-round garden structure.
The Chanticleer Flowering Pear is a striking ornamental tree, celebrated for its elegant, upright columnar form. It offers fragrant white spring blossoms that last for weeks, followed by glossy green foliage. In autumn, the leaves transform into a vibrant display of red and orange hues. This versatile tree is ideal for streetscapes, gardens, and as a captivating focal point, providing year-round visual interest and a strong vertical accent to any landscape.
$295.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2693
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+575%
Above average
Mature Height
2540
/ to feet
Who it's for
- City gardeners with limited planting space
- Homeowners seeking multi-season landscape interest
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, resilient trees
Who should skip it
- Residents living in regions with frequent ice or wind
- Sensitive homeowners bothered by strong floral scents
- Eco-conscious gardeners concerned about local invasive species
Performance breakdown
Architectural Form
The narrow, columnar habit creates a sophisticated vertical statement in tight spaces.
Seasonal Versatility
Provides consistent visual appeal from spring blooms to fiery autumn foliage.
Urban Adaptability
Robust structure makes it an ideal candidate for challenging streetscape environments.
Bloom Impact
Fragrant white flowers offer a high-visibility display for several weeks.
Growth Predictability
Maintains a consistent shape that requires minimal pruning to stay tidy.
Landscape Integration
Easily anchors garden beds or serves as a clean, repeating focal point.
Key Specs
Mature Height
25 to 40 feet
Mature Spread
15 to 20 feet
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Duration
3 weeks or more
Available Size
2-2.5 inches
Features
- Fragrant white spring blossoms
- Upright, columnar growth habit
- Vibrant red and orange fall color
- Excellent vertical landscape accent
- Suitable for streetscapes and gardens
- Glossy green foliage
What customers say
The Chanticleer Flowering Pear is celebrated for its exceptional quality and unwavering reliability. Customers consistently receive healthy, vigorous trees that establish with ease. Its dependable performance shines through with strong upright growth, reliable spring blossoms, and attractive fall foliage, demonstrating hardiness across various climates. This makes the Chanticleer a valuable, low maintenance choice for enhancing any landscape, offering consistent beauty year after year.
Know before you buy
At maturity, this tree reaches a spread of 15 to 20 feet. You should ensure there is enough clearance from structures and power lines to accommodate its 25 to 40-foot height.
The Chanticleer performs best in full sun, which encourages the most prolific spring blooming and vibrant fall color. It can tolerate partial shade, though you may see a slight reduction in overall density and flower production.
Yes, its upright, columnar growth habit makes it an excellent choice for streetscapes and narrow garden beds where horizontal space is limited. It provides a strong vertical accent without spreading too wide.
You can typically enjoy the fragrant white flowers for three weeks or more, depending on local weather conditions. After the blooms fade, the tree transitions into glossy green foliage for the remainder of the growing season.
As the season cools, the foliage undergoes a dramatic transformation, turning into a vibrant mix of red and orange hues. It is highly regarded for its reliable and striking autumn performance.
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