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| Scientific Name |
Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select' |
| Description |
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 distinguishes itself from the Bradford Pear
because the Cleveland Select is able to withstand storm damage during the high winds of severe thunderstorms or when ice storms
occur. Bradford Pear trees are susceptible to storm damage due to their dense upward growth, which results in a multitude
of narrow, weak forks within the branching. Because of this, Bradford Pear trees have a much shorter lifespan than the Cleveland
Select Pear. |
| Growth Rate |
4' Per Year |
| Evergreen or Deciduous* |
Deciduous |
| Height Mature |
25' to 30' |
| Width Mature |
20' to 25 |
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