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Cleveland Select Pear
Cleveland Select Pear
Scientific Name: Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select'
The Cleveland Select Pear is a medium sized ornamental species that is
commonly planted for its decorative value. In early spring Cleveland Select
Pear trees produce clusters of beautiful white blossoms that lasts two
weeks before the leaves appear. The flowers that are produced have five
petals and are about 2-3 cm in diameter. Cleveland Select Pear trees have
leaves that are oval in shape, 5-7 cm long, and are glossy dark green. In
the autumn Cleveland Select Pears turn brilliant colors, anything from
yellow and orange to a more common red, purple. The Cleveland Select
Pear is a variety of the Bradford Pear.
Growth rate is 3' per year. Mature size is 35' tall and 25' wide.