Pyrus calleryana 'Redspire' Formal Broadly conical to oval crown

Broadly conical to oval crown becoming increasingly rounded in maturity

The name refers to the similarity of its foliage to that of Elaeagnus angustifolia

tinted red when young

Best in a moist but well-drained loam

Clusters of white flowers appear in spring and are followed in autumn by small amber berries that will decorate the tree well after the leaves have fallen

Pyrus calleryana 'Redspire' Formal Broadly conical to oval crown'Redspire' is an excellent American selection similar to the popular 'Chanticleer' but remaining slightly more narrow into maturity and excels in autumn colour. A profusion of white spring flowers is followed by lush, glossy, dark green foliage turning orange and red in autumn. Perfect for smaller sites or streets, performing well on all well drained sites. H7