CAPITAL FLOWERING PEAR

Plant Name: Capital Flowering Pear
Scientific Name: Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’ — Capital Callery Pear, Capital Flowering Pear
Mature Height: 25–35 ft
Mature Spread: 8–12 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 7–10 days once established; increase during extreme heat
Foliage: Glossy, dark green, narrow, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow, orange, red, and purple
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Early spring
Fruit: Small, brown, inconspicuous pomes; not grown for edible fruit
Hardiness Zones: 5–9 (−20°F to 20°F)
Features: Narrow, upright form; abundant white spring flowers; fast growth; glossy foliage; attractive fall color; excellent choice where horizontal space is limited
Additional Facts: Capital is a narrower-growing Callery pear cultivar than Bradford and is commonly used along streets, driveways, and in narrow planting spaces. Like other Callery pears, it can cross-pollinate with compatible cultivars and may produce viable fruit and seed.