Dwf. White Flowering Pear
Dogwood, Flowering
Cornus florida
CLASS I
Pyrus calleryana ‘Jaczam’
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. photo
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. photo
Family
Rosaceae
Fall Color
Yellow
Family
Cornaceae
Fall Color
Red
Form
Narrow columnar
Seed
Small 1/2" green pome
Form
Irregular, unique
Seed
Red, stone fruit
Size
15 ft. High 10 ft. Wide
Flower
White
Size
15-20 ft. High 15-20 ft. Wide
Flower
3" Red, pink or white in spring
Characteristics Tight branched narrow upright growth makes a perfect ornamental tree for limited space landscapes. Hardiest of all the flowering pears.
Growing Conditions (Hardy in Zones 5-8) Water: Tolerates low to moderate amounts Light: Full sun Soil:
Adaptable to most soil types
Growth Rate Fast, 1 -2 ft per year
Disease and Insect Pests Minimum; some fireblight susceptibility
Commonly Available Varieties Jack®
Characteristics Dark Green leaves consistently turning red in autumn. Attractive in all seasons. Excellent specimen tree and is considered to be one of the most attractive native flowering trees in the United States. Flowers in spring before leaves appear. Flower color varies with the variety selected. Appeals to birds and wildlife.
Growing Conditions (Hardy in Zones 5-6) Water: Moderate to high water demand Light: Partial shade Soil: Cool, well-drained, light soil with some organic matter
Growth Rate Slow/medium; short to moderate life span
Disease and Insect Pests Borers and leaf spot are common, especially on stressed trees. Maintaining proper watering and soil conditions helps to keep this species healthy.
Commonly Available Varieties ‘Cloud 9’ (white flowering) ‘Cherokee Chief’ (red flowering) ‘Milky Way Select’ (Cornus kousa) creamy white
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