Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (Callery pear 'Chanticleer')

Botanical name

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'

Other names

Callery pear 'Chanticleer'

Genus

Pyrus Pyrus

Variety or Cultivar

'Chanticleer' _ 'Chanticleer' is a tall, conical pear tree with glossy dark-green leaves, colouring in autumn and white flowers in spring followed by small brown fruits in autumn.

Foliage

Deciduous

Tree shape

Narrowly conical

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Colour

Flower

White in Spring

Foliage

Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Red in Autumn

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free

Specific diseases

Fireblight

General care

Propagation methods

Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (Callery pear 'Chanticleer') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.

Suggested uses

Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Architectural, Specimen tree

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (Callery pear 'Chanticleer')

Common pest name

Decline of pear; Leaf curl of pear; Moria disease of pear; Pear leaf curl

Scientific pest name

Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri on perry pears

Type

Phytoplasma

Current status in UK

Present (Limited)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

The pest and vector are already present in the UK. Regulation appears to have been ineffective at preventing entry and establishment. A change of regulatory status is being considered at EU level. Industry may also want to review their management practices.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (Callery pear 'Chanticleer')

Common pest name

grape ground pearl

Scientific pest name

Margarodes vitis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (Callery pear 'Chanticleer')

Common pest name

Citrus little leaf; Little leaf of citrus; Sour orange stem pitting; Stem pitting of sour orange; Xyloporosis of citrus

Scientific pest name

Hop stunt viroid

Type

Virus or Viroid

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Pest of hops present in America and parts of Europe. PHPS provides good assurance of disease freedom; but EU regulation to be pursued to enhance protection in the longer term.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/