Deciduous upright tree from China. Matures to a conical shape (11m x 7m). Oval glossy dark green leaves turning dark red in autumn. Prolific white flowers in spring followed by small brown fruit. Useful as a feature or shade tree in a large garden. Tolerates clay soil. Moderately invasive root system. Good cultivars include P. calleryana ‘Aristocrat’, P. calleryana ‘Capital’ , P. calleryana ‘Chanticleer and P. calleryana ‘Bradfield’.
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Low
- Water use
- Minimal
- Tolerances
- Frost, Fire
- Shade levels
- Full sun, Sun/shade
- Colours
- Green